Silly question but are there any health benefits to having peppermint candies? i notice at times a restaurant or food joint hand them out with orders.

Here's why: Eating a peppermint after a meal absorbs or masks the odor of the food on the breath. In india, people eat anise and fennel seeds for the same reason.

Peppermint Candies: I agree with earlier comment about minty breath. Peppermint oil has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion & irritable bowel syndrome). I don't know how much peppermint is in these candies though.

No benefit: There is no health benefit to be gained from candies, any candies. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!