কালোমেঘ (Andrographis paniculata) ORIGIN কালোমেঘ ( (Andrographis paniculata) is native to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Thailand. It has been used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as a potent herbal remedy for fever and liver disorders. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Lamiales Family: […]

ধুতুরা (DATURA METEL) ORIGIN Datura metel is believed to have originated in tropical Asia, particularly the Indian subcontinent. Today, it is widely distributed across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The plant has long-standing religious, medicinal, and cultural significance in South Asia and is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva in Hinduism. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms

আমলকি (PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA) ORIGIN Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) is native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and parts of Southeast Asia. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is regarded as a powerful “Rasayana” (rejuvenating herb). TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Malpighiales

বেল (AEGLE MARMELOS) ORIGIN বেল (Aegle marmelos) is native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. It has been cultivated since ancient times and holds great religious, cultural, and medicinal importance, especially in Hinduism, where it is sacred to Lord Shiva. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Sapindales

কালোজিরা (NIGELLA SATIVA) ORIGIN Nigella sativa is believed to have originated in Southwest Asia, particularly the Middle East, with early cultivation in regions spanning: Mediterranean basin North Africa South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan) Archaeological evidence shows its use in Ancient Egypt, where black seeds were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, indicating its importance over 3,000 years

হলুদ (CURCUMA LONGA) ORIGIN হলুদ Turmeric is native to: The Indian subcontinent Bangladesh region Southern China Southeast Asia It has been cultivated for over 4,000 years and is deeply rooted in Ayurveda. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Order: Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Curcuma Species: Curcuma longa হলুদ Turmeric is closely related to ginger (Zingiber officinale). EVOLUTION Turmeric

রসুন (ALLIUM SATIVUM) ORIGIN রসুন is native to: Central Asia (likely Iran and Turkmenistan) Northern Pakistan It has been cultivated for over 5,000 years, spreading globally through trade and migration. Ancient civilizations—including Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese—valued it for food and medicine. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Order: Asparagales Family: Amaryllidaceae Genus: Allium Species: Allium sativum রসুন is

আদা (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) ORIGIN আদা is native to: Southeast Asia Indian subcontinent Southern China It has been cultivated for over 3,000 years and later spread across the world through trade routes (India → Middle East → Africa → Europe). TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Order: Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Zingiber Species: Zingiber officinale EVOLUTION আদা evolved in

সাজনা (MORINGA OLEIFERA) ORIGIN সাজনা is native to: Northern India The Himalayan foothills Bangladesh region Pakistan Nepal It later spread throughout Africa, Southeast Asia, and tropical regions globally. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Order: Brassicales Family: Moringaceae Genus: Moringa Species: Moringa oleifera EVOLUTION সাজনা evolved in semi-arid, drought-prone areas, which shaped several features: Deep root system Ability

শিমুল (BOMBAX CEIBA) ORIGIN শিমুল is native to: India Bangladesh Nepal Myanmar Sri Lanka Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia) It grows naturally in tropical forests and riverine zones. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Plantae Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Bombax Species: Bombax ceiba Earlier placed in the Bombacaceae family (now merged with Malvaceae). EVOLUTION Believed to have evolved