Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons, Dicots): Members of this class produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and possess a net-like veination structure in their leaves. Piper plants are neither monocot or eudicot (true dicotyledon). Piperales: Order of dicot flowering plants containing herbs, shrubs, and small trees. Members of this order have small flowers clustered together in cone shaped structures. Piperaceae(Pepper family): Family of Piperales who generally live in warm, tropical, foliated and shady habitats. Piper: Genus of plants that contains pepper vines. This term comes from the ancient Tamil word pippali meaning long pepper.
Many people with Lyme disease have damaged gastrointestinal systems, and so need to avoid foods that place extra stress on the gut such as gluten (wheat) and dairy. A really good book about the diet recommended for people with Lyme Disease is the Lyme Diet by Dr Nicola McFadzean.
Celiac disease is treated by implementation of a gluten avoidance diet. Those with celiac disease attempt to avoid all sources of wheat, rye, barley, and related grains including a wide variety of common food ingredients derived from these grains (see Table 4).