Could Improve Brain Function

In addition to consuming mint, there are reports that inhaling the perfume of the plant's essential oils may have health advantages, such as enhanced brain function. In a study with 144 young adults, it was shown that inhaling the scent of peppermint oil for five minutes before a test significantly enhanced memory. According to another study, inhaling these oils while driving boosted alertness and lowered feelings of irritation, anxiety, and exhaustion.

Not all studies, nevertheless, support the idea that peppermint oil may enhance cognitive performance. According to one study, the oil's scent was energizing and reduced weariness but had no impact on cognitive performance. To better understand how it might operate and determine whether peppermint can, in fact, enhance brain function, more research is required.