Apple mint is most widely used as medicinal tea. Brewed as tea which can alleviate fever, headache, various digestive problems. The crushed leaves of this plant are said to eliminate the pain caused by bee sting, wasp stings and other insect bites. Leaves can be consumed raw or cooked as a potherb.
It is used as a flavoring in salads or cooked foods.

Leaves have a similar flavor to spearmint, and are considered to be superior in flavor to that species but are also hairy, which makes them less suitable for garnishing.