Dar es Salaam. From forest roots harvested hundreds of kilometres away to neatly arranged powders and bottled remedies lining shop shelves in busy neighbourhoods, the traditional medicine supply chain feeding Dar es Salaam operates through an expansive but largely informal network that stretches the city’s regulatory capacity.
At its core are raw materials sourced mainly from within the country. Sellers and shop owners say the origin of medicines depends on the type of remedy being prepared, with Morogoro, Arusha, Manyara and Zanzibar among the leading sources. These regions are prized for their biodiversity and long-standing herbal traditions.
