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.
In the culinary arts, anise (pronounced AH-niss) refers usually to the seeds of a plant with aromatic leaves and stems that taste like liquorice, fennel or tarragon.While the leaves of the anise plant can be used as an herb, it's mainly the seeds that are used in cooking.Sometimes called aniseed, the seeds are used as a spice, either ground or whole.Aniseed is used in a various baked goods and desserts, for example Italian biscotti. Anise seeds are also frequently used in making sausage.n the culinary arts, anise (pronounced AH-niss) refers usually to the seeds of a plant with aromatic leaves and stems that taste like liquorice, fennel or tarragon.