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.
add a comment |. up vote 3 down vote. I found a bread recipe that called for fennel seeds, but I only had anise seeds available. I used the anise seeds and the bread came out quite well, with a nice smell and taste of anise, but not over powering. I do not know what the bread would be like with fennel seeds. share | improve this answer.