There are so many varieties of mint plants, but the peppermint menthe mint is a source of methanol flavour used commercially for foods such as in ice creams, in baked goods, tobacco, some pharmaceutical medicines, alcohol, chewing gum, candy and other sweets, but traditionally used (carefully) as an anti-parasitic agent.
Gardeners love to grow mint herbs because of their fragrant aroma and as an attractive addition to any garden as ground cover between plants. When used in cooking. mint adds spice and flavour to food as well as having a range of medicinal values.