Season 1 · Episode 11
The Apothecary Diaries · S1E11
Aired on December 17, 2023
Science entries in this episode
Aconite
In The Apothecary Diaries, aconite poisons even through honey. We explain aconitine, its action on nerves, and why it shows no mercy.
Honey and Infant Botulism
In The Apothecary Diaries, honey kills a baby. We explain infant botulism: why honey is forbidden before age one, and safe afterward.
Rhododendron and Mad Honey
In The Apothecary Diaries, a tainted honey and a burned plant cause poisoning. We explain rhododendron's grayanotoxins and the famous mad honey.