Her story takes place in a fascinating setting: Tang dynasty China. Maomao starts her life as an apprentice apothecary in the city's red light district, but she winds up being kidnapped and sold ...

Use Mason jars, small clear bottles, pretty wooden bowls, or china bowls as your soap container. You can even DIY your own apothecary jars for budget-friendly sink décor that would be beautiful ...

If you're a fan of historical mystery dramas, you'll be glad to hear that The Apothecary Diaries has officially returned for season 2. This charming anime show is based on a series of Japanese ...