Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) Part 1: Too Little Thyroid Hormone Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to run the body's metabolism, it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism.
Like fennel, anise has a slight licorice feel to it. Medicinally, anise is consumed to treat coughs, excessive gas, and it is used as a breath freshener. The anise plant can grow to 18 inches tall and has small clusters of white flowers.
Dried fennel seeds have both medicinal and culinary uses. Fennel can also be eaten raw or cooked. Many people add the stalks and the bulbs to their salads. A distinct characteristic of fennel is that it often attracts shallowtail anise butterflies, to the delight horticulturalists and botanists. Licorice Root Licorice is a plant whose root and rhizome yields an essential oil used for medicinal and flavoring purposes.