The myth that peppermint makes you smarter, is false, but there are
benefits to the scent of peppermint. Although, eating peppermint
flavored candies is not as beneficial as actually smelling the
peppermint before the test.
Peppermint in
many forms such as tea, candy, and oil can be used to help improve
mental awareness. The menthol “stimulates the Hippocampus area of the
brain which controls mental clarity and memory. The odor triggers you to
wake up and pay attention.” This explains why many people believe that peppermint makes you smarter, when really it makes you more alert.
Peppermint also has the ability to improve athletic performance as well as helping to improve reaction times.
Overall, peppermint can improve your mental awareness but, no, it does not actually make you smarter.
