Herbal Tinctures in clinical practice Dyspepsia, gastralgia, colon spasms, poor salivation and adrenergic suppression of gastric secretion. SEEDS. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-10 drops before meals or as needed. Found on http://www.swsbm.com/ManualsMM/HerbTinct3.txt?articleid=23