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.
Fennel may taste like anise, and is a relative of it, but they are separate plants. And while the base of fennel is bulbous, thatâs a shape, not its plant variety. So now that weâve cleared up what fennel isnât, letâs focus on what it is.