How does mint affect the brain?

  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 odour 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 works independently of the effects on mood and motivation; therefore, exposure to peppermint aroma functions to improve cognitive function during learning and memory retrieval. Manufacturer of Menthol Crystals in India presents here in this article some of the fascinating studies on the effects of the scent of mint on brain functioning, as follows:- 1.       At the  University of Cincinnati , a study found that peppermint made students taking a test more focused and alert, and ended up with a better grade on their test. Peppermint has this effect because it increases...