1. Taxonomic insights Species: Piper betel Family: Piperaceae Genus: Piper Related Herbs from the same family: Piper nigrum  (Black Pepper, Maricha): A fundamental herb and spice in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine, used for enhancing digestion ( Dipana ), clearing respiratory passages, and as a bio-availability enhancer ( Yogavahi ). It is native to South India. Piper longum (Long Pepper, Pippali): Another cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, particularly used in rejuvenating ther