[maas]

Confirm the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis with elevated amylase and lipase. Make the patient NPO and give IV fluids,
O2, analgesia, and "tincture of time.

What is the meaning of "tincture of time" ??

 

[pp23]

This is a phrase docs use sometimes. It means that if you just wait, you will get better. Not every condition requires treatment, or you need to give treatment enough time to work. You will hear this many times.