The Apothecary Diaries (manga) is a historical mystery manga written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Nekokurage, published in English by Square Enix Manga & Books, blending palace intrigue, medicine, and slow-burn mystery.
Maomao, a sharp-witted apothecary, is kidnapped and sold into service in the imperial palace, but instead of keeping her head down, she can’t help solving the strange illnesses and incidents around her. Her talent quickly catches the attention of Jinshi, a powerful court official, pulling her deeper into palace politics and hidden secrets. Mixing clever problem-solving with dry humor and subtle character dynamics, The Apothecary Diaries delivers a compelling blend of mystery and historical drama.