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.
What does fennel taste like? The ingredients in anise extract include alcohol, water and oil of anise. Anise extract is typically used for baking and cooking purposes. Anise is an herb, and anise seed and anise oil are used to make herbal medicine. Anise-based medicines can be used to alleviate intestinal gas and upset stomach. Anise can also be applied to the skin to treat scabies, lice and psoriasis. Another common use for anise is in the fragrance in soaps and perfumes.