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.
It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice. But donât confuse fennel with anise; though they look and taste similar, they are not the same. Fennelâs dried ripe seeds and oil are used to make medicine.