Bombay Sapphire gin is flavored with botanicals including cubeb and grains of paradise. Cubebol is a natural sesquiterpene alcohol first identified in cubeb oil. After rectification with water, or on keeping, this deposits rhombic crystals of camphor of cubeb. The name "cubeb" comes from Arabic "" () by way of Old French "quibibes". However, there is no evidence showing that cubeb was used as a condiment in China. About 15% of a volatile oil is obtained by distilling cubeb with water. Cubeb reached Africa by way of the Arabs. The cubeb pepper ("Piper cubeba") are native to Island Southeast Asia. Cubeb was introduced to Arabic cuisine around the 10th century. Cubeb is mentioned in alchemical writings by its Arabic name. As an aromatic confectionery, cubeb was often candied and eaten whole. In the Tang Dynasty, cubeb was brought to China from Srivijaya. Cubeb came to Europe via India through the trade with the Arabs. Cubeb can be used to enhance the flavor of savory soups.