Acanthus montanus : an experimental evaluation of the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunological properties of a traditional remedy for furuncles.(Research article)(Report) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (6/6/2008)
...Akah [1]; Nkemjika J Onuoha [1]; Theophine C Okoye [1]; Anthonia C Nwoye [1]; Chukwuemeka S Nworu [1] Background Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson (Acanthaceae), also known as "Bear's breeches", "Mountain thistle" or "Alligator...

ACANTHUS' ALSHKIRI BAGS FIVE; EDGE HILL.(Sport) Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England) (3/2/2010)
...with the equalising goal before Abdullaziz Khdlil scored the extra time winner. Nawaf Alshkiri ran riot as he scored five in Acanthus Juniors' 11-0 win over Derby Juniors in the U12''s. Magna FC romped to a 6-0 win over Leighbridge with Lewie Ainscoult...

Grand Acanthus leaf fountain. (Lighting, Waterfalls & Fountains). Pool & Spa News (8/8/2003)
...high statue of boy and frog tops fountain; water spouts from frog's mouth, splashes boy's face and drops into 48-inch Acanthus basin, which cascades into 9-inch-diameter frog-and-turtle-motif ground pool; fountain also is available in a smaller...

GARDENING: plant of the week: acanthus.(Features) Daily Post (Liverpool, England) (10/2/2004)
...planting and few herbaceous plants can equal acanthus, otherwise known as bear's breeches...up can pose problems. Most species of acanthus originate from the Mediterranean area...on top of their classical columns with acanthus leaf carvings. The popular name of bear...

Acanthus UK Ltd.(Features) Daily Post (Liverpool, England) (5/15/2008)
AWARD-WINNING bespoke kitchens company Acanthus UK Ltd is proud to have designed and built the stunning kitchen...West Home & Garden Show. Based on Derby Road, Vauxhall, Acanthus UK Ltd has built a reputation for excellence over the past...

Plant bears Greek architecture in mind Chicago Sun-Times (5/16/2003)
...to find out where that came from. Classified Acanthus mollis, with its sister Acanthus spinosus, these robust perennials are a celebrated...scrolling leaves were indeed inspired by our acanthus. There are various versions of the legend that...

Be spot on when you plant `breeches'.(News) The Journal (Newcastle, England) (10/2/2004)
...planting and few herbaceous plants can equal acanthus, otherwise known as bear's breeches...up can pose problems. Most species of acanthus originate from the Mediterranean area...on top of their classical columns with acanthus leaf carvings. The popular name of bear...

GIFTS, BONE CHINA INTRODUCTIONS ON WEDGWOOD'S SPRING PLATE. HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network (4/26/1999)
...Under Wedgwood's Johnson Brothers brand comes two accessory-driven patterns: Acanthus Cream and Acanthus Blue. Each takes design elements from the Acanthus plant and is layered with subtle textures, such as a soft crackle detail framed...

It's stuck in the Medi; The decor may be Mediterranean inspired but the hours are out of time.(Features) Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) (8/26/2000)
...a place none of us could pronounce. Acanthus, or Icarus as we'd been mistakenly...Shenanigans, which used to be called, er, Acanthus. With a location like that, it could...in Edinburgh. Looking at the walls in Acanthus, you get the impression that they ran...