Season 1 · Episode 14
The Apothecary Diaries · S1E14
Aired on January 14, 2024
Science entries in this episode
Amaryllis
In The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao mentions amaryllis bulbs: toxic raw, edible after soaking, but always a digestive risk.
The Dandelion
In The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao identifies dandelion as a medicinal herb. We explain its diuretic properties, its inulin, and its culinary uses.
Dust Explosion
In The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao proves a lit pipe was enough to blow up a flour warehouse. We explain the real physics of dust explosions.
Mugwort
In The Apothecary Diaries, mugwort is one of the court's medicinal herbs. We explain its uses and artemisinin, Tu Youyou's antimalarial drug (Nobel 2015).