Chagga Pharmacy
"Chagga remedies and tea – preserving the healing secrets of the Kilimanjaro slopes."
Chagga Erythrina abyssinica, commonly known as the Red-hot poker tree, Flame tree, or Lucky bean tree.
TSH 0It covers its physical characteristics, habitat, uses, and traditional medicinal applications. Description: A deciduous tree, 6-12 m tall, with yellowish-brown, thick, corky, spined bark and trifoliate leaves. Flowers and Fruit: Produces brilliant orange-red flowers and woody, furry brown pods containing bright red seeds with a black patch. Uses: Seeds are popular for curios and necklaces; soft wood is used for carvings, drums, and beehives. Traditional Medicine: Bark is used for treating gonorrhoea, burns, and swellings; roots feature in malaria, syphilis, and snakebite treatments.
History of Healing
For generations, the Chagga people have utilized the diverse flora of Kilimanjaro. Our pharmacy center isn't just a shop – it's a museum of botanical research and indigenous knowledge.
Ethically sourced from local elders and farmers.
100% Organic and chemical-free preparations.
Preserving heritage through medicinal research.
*DISCLAIMER: Our products are traditional supplements rooted in cultural knowledge and have not been evaluated by modern medical boards.