The Apothecary Diaries

Series Description

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue!

Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn’t long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a “curse” afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and…solving mysteries?!

Series Details

Creator: Natsu Hyuuga • Nekokurage • Itsuki Nanao • Touco Shino
Publisher: Square Enix
Themes: Drama • Historical • Medical • Mystery • Romance
Demographic: Seinen
Serialization: Big Gangan
Volumes in Original Language: 14• ongoing
Volumes in English: 12
Age Rating: Teen
Trim Size: 5" x 7.125"
Format: Paperback
Product Type: Manga

Volume Description

Volume 1

Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn’t long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a “curse” afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and…solving mysteries?!

Volume Details

Release Date: December 8, 2020

Pages: 178

ISBN: 9781646090709

The Apothecary Diaries