Menthe is a member of the Lip flower family. They have a strong odeur which is used as flavouring in, for instance; candy, tea, and toothpaste. Mint oil is mainly gained from peppermint and spearmint. Spearmint is the kind of menthe which is mostly sold at the supermarket and groceries.
Due to the aromatic flavour, thyme is used widely in soap industry. The flowers and leafs are also applied for preparing tea and treacle. Furthermore the sweet, but strong, aroma is excellent for spicing vegetables, fish, meat, sauces, and liqours (Benedictine).
