Season 2 · Episode 41
The Apothecary Diaries · S2E41
Aired on May 2, 2025
Science entries in this episode
Invisible Ink
In The Apothecary Diaries, Maomao hides a message in alcohol revealed by flame. We explain why fruit juice, milk, or alcohol brown before the paper does.
Silver Vine
In The Apothecary Diaries, silver vine sends cats into a trance. We explain matatabi, its iridoids, and their dual role as sedative and mosquito repellent.