Shital Chini (Piper cubeba), also known as Kabab Chini or Cubeb Berries, comes from the dried fruit of the Piper cubeba plant. It contains essential oils, phenolic acids, lignans like cubebin, and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The berries offer a pungent, slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in spice blends and herbal teas. Shital Chini is a natural source of sesquiterpene compounds, contributing to its role in culinary and traditional preparations.