Download. British Interests and the Partition of East Africa For many decades historians have tried to conceptualise the tumultuous period of imperial history in the late nineteenth century that saw a vast wave of colonial rule sweep across the African continent.
How to Love Nettles. Overview: Nettles are a tonic herb that is easily found in disturbed areas, such as abandoned farmsteads and country roads. It makes an unusual but important addition to your herb garden. Nettles are also an early spring herb, making them one of the first fresh herbs to eat of the year.
Stinging nettle is a plant in the genus Urtica that originated as a native shrub in colder regions of Europe and Asia and is now found worldwide. It gets its name from the fine hairs on its leaves and stems that release irritating chemicals when they contact your skin.The plant has been part of herbal medicine for centuries. Tea made from stinging nettle contains a number of biologically active compounds with possible health benefits.he results of a clinical trial of stinging nettle as a possible aid for allergies was published in the journal Planta Medica.. After consuming a dried preparation of stinging nettle for one week, subjects with allergic rhinitis experienced a lessening of symptoms compared to a placebo group.