TABLE 5.
Processing methods of mirabilite in Chinese Pharmacopoeia and local standards.
| References | Raw materials | Radish varieties | Mirabilite: radish/kg | The degree of processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China (China, 1985) | Pixiao | — | 100∶ (10–20) | Wash and slice the radish, put in a pot with water to boil through, add the Pixiao to cook, until all dissolved |
| National Code of Concoctions of Traditional Chinese Medicines (China, 1988) | Mirabilite | — | 100∶20 | Wash and slice the radish, put in a pot with water to boil through, add the mirabilite to cook, until all dissolved |
| Anhui Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2020) | Natural mirabilite | Fresh radish | 100∶20 | Boil the fresh radish slices thoroughly, then take the radish juice and cook with the natural mirabilite until all dissolved |
| Beijing Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2010) | Poxiao | Red radish | 100∶20 | Red radish slices placed in a pot with water and decocted for 30–60 min, remove, discard the dregs, and then add the Poxiao to cook, until completely dissolved |
| Fujian Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2013) | Crude mirabilite | — | 100∶ (10–20) | Boil the radish slices thoroughly and then cook them with the crude mirabilite until all is dissolved |
| Guangxi Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2007) | Mirabilite | Fresh radish | 100∶20 | Boil the fresh radish slices thoroughly and then cook with the mirabilite until all dissolved |
| Guizhou Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2005) | Mirabilite | Fresh white radish | 100∶50 | Boil fresh grated white radish with water for 2–3 h, remove the slag, take the juice, add mirabilite, stir until all dissolved |
| Henan Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2005) | Pixiao | White radish | 100∶0.96 | Boil the sliced white radish with the Pixiao until all is dissolved |
| Hunan Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2010) | Pixiao | Fresh radish | 100∶20 | Fresh radish slices placed in a pot with the right amount of water to boil through, remove the slag, and cook with Pixiao, until all dissolved. |
| Jilin Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Department, 1987) | Pixiao | Large radish | 100∶10 | Big radish in a pot with the right amount of water to boil through, with the Pixiao to cook, until all dissolved |
| Jiangsu Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2002) | Natural mirabilite | — | 100∶20 | Boil the radish slices with water in a pot and then cook them with natural mirabilite until all dissolved. |
| Jiangxi Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2009) | Poxiao | — | 100∶ (20–30) | Boil the radish slices in water and then cook them with the Poxiao until dissolved |
| Shandong Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 1991) | Mirabilite | — | 100∶20 | Boil thinly sliced radish with water, then pour in the mirabilite and cook until all dissolved. |
| Shanghai Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Administration, 2008) | Pixiao | Fresh white radish | 100∶30 | Fresh white radish thick slices with water to decoct the juice, remove the slag, add the Pixiao, boil until dissolved |
| Xinjiang Province Code of Concoction of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Region, 2010) | Natural mirabilite | — | 100∶20 | Thick slices of radish are boiled thoroughly in water, and then boiled with natural mirabilite until all dissolved |
Note: “—” indicates that the type and specification are not clearly defined.