Q. 'Matalafi', a traditional plant which is found to rival ibuprofen, is seen in which country?
Answer: Samoa
Notes: As per a new research, a plant in Samoa (country in Oceania) called 'matalafi' could be as potent as ibuprofen. The Samoan plant was traditionally used to treat fevers, body aches, and ghost sickness. As per the study, it could rival ibuprofen for its anti-inflammatory properties. Matalafi is a small tree with red berries, also known as Psychotria insularum. It grows along the coasts and in the forests of Samoa.
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