*The ban tree, known scientifically as Moringa peregrina and known locally as Shajarat Al-Ban (شجرة البان), is one of the rare and historically treasured trees native to the Arabian Peninsula, particularly the western and southern regions of Saudi Arabia. For centuries this elegant desert tree has been admired for its resilience, its beauty, and above all the precious oil pressed from its seeds. It grows naturally in the Makkah and Madinah regions, in Asir, and along the rocky valleys and mountain slopes of western Saudi Arabia, and although it takes root in dry climates, it withstands the harshness of the desert thanks to a deep root system and its adaptation to mountainous terrain. Ban oil was long regarded as one of the finest natural oils in Arabia, and it featured in the cultural and trade exchanges that crossed the ancient peninsula. The tree also holds a place in classical Arabic poetry and literature, where it stands as a symbol of beauty, elegance, and the natural richness of the land.