(Mentha) The mint family is a nice addition to numerous dishes, coffees and desserts. Try spearmint and peppermint as a relaxing tea. Lime makes a nice addition to Mexican foods. Orange is nice mixed in tea blends and dipping oils. Chocolate is fantastic in coffee. All varieties may be added to new potatoes, peas and fruit salads. The peppermint family which includes orange, chocolate and peppermint help digestion, colds and influenza. Sip cold tea for hiccups and flatulence. Spearmint, when added to oil, can be massaged on the temples for migraines and face for neuralgia and rheumatic and muscular aches and pains.