When we say: peppermint scent. Do you think of the refreshing effect of toothpaste or gum? Big time! But this scent has many more effects than just fresh breath. What those surprising effects are, you can read here!
Peppermint scent leaves you guessing
Do you think peppermint scent can lower your risk assessment? Gagarina and Pikturniene (2015) conducted research on this by asking risk-related questions to different groups. These questions included avoiding or not avoiding risky situations and taking risks during bids. While answering the questions, subjects were placed in a room with no scent, with vanilla scent or with peppermint scent. As it turned out, the "peppermint group" had a lower perception of risk! They did not avoid risky situations and offered more for a product. Interesting results! Are you a casino owner? Take advantage of this!
Peppermint scent provides brain boost
Do you want your employees to be focused and therefore productive while at work? Peppermint scent helps! This was found in studies by Barker et al. (2003) and Moss et al. (2008). They tested subjects during various tasks. These included typing text and memorizing words and pictures. During these tasks, the smell of peppermint was diffused. The outcome? By smelling peppermint, the participants were more alert, more focused and thus more productive! In short, a scent that can boost your employees in the office. But actually, peppermint can be used in (almost) any workplace. Because, of course, such a boost never hurts.
Peppermint scent = perfect performance
Better sports performance through the smell of peppermint? Yes, really! This is what Raudenbush, Corley & Eppich (2001) proved. The thrust of their research? Athletes performed several physical exercises. Once with the presence of peppermint scent and once without. The results? The athletes' performance went up. For example, they scored higher on running speed, strength of grip and number of push-ups. Talk about stimulating scents! Do you have a gym or sports room in your organization? How nice if you can also give your visitors that extra push in this way.
The king of fragrances
Peppermint scent is thus not only good for fresh breath, but has many more surprising effects! Want to know what else this versatile scent can do for you?