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.
Anise is an herb thatâs quite often used in western herbal products. The seed and the oil are used more often than the root or leaf. Anise (Pimpinella anisum), is in the aster or daisy family. Some call this Roman Fennel. Its flowers are star-shaped and it is commonly called star anise.