Samoa's magical plant

Die Heilpflanze Matalafi oder Psychotria insularum

Die Heilpflanze Matalafi oder Psychotria insularum Source: Flickr/J.B. Friday

A plant from Samoa's traditional medicine could be as effective as ibuprofen. Matalafi leaves could also help treat diseases such as Parkinson's, cancer and diabetes, according to a recent study. Barbara Barkhausen took a closer look at this miracle plant for us and is now on the phone with us.



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