Herb latin name: Bear's Breeches,Bear's Breeches Extract

Latin name: Acanthus mollis

Synonyms: Acanthus latifoliusAcanthus latifolius

Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Medicinal use of Bear's Breeches: The leaves and roots are astringent, detergent, emollient and vulnerary. The plant contains appreciable quantities of mucilage and tannin. Traditionally it was used as atreatment for dislocated joints and for burns. Apaste made from the plant, when applied to adislocated joint, tends to normalize the affected muscles and ligaments, simultaneously relaxing and tightening them to encourage the joint back into its proper place. The crushed leaves have been used as apoultice to soothe burns and scalds. For internal use, the plant's emollient properties are useful in treating irritated mucous membranes within the digestive and urinary tracts.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woodland scrub and stony hillsides.

Other uses of Bear's Breeches: The sub-species A. mollis latifolia makes a good ground cover plant. Relatively slow to cover the ground at first but it can eventually become invasive.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame or outside as soon as the seed is ripe. It usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 10℃. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for two years before planting out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, they can be planted straight out into their permanent positions. Root cuttings - winter in a coldframe.

Cultivation of Bear's Breeches: Woodland scrub and stony hillsides.

Known hazards of Acanthus mollis: None known

Herb latin name: Bear's Breeches,Bear's Breeches Extract

Latin name: Acanthus mollis

Synonyms: Acanthus latifoliusAcanthus latifolius

Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Medicinal use of Bear's Breeches: The leaves and roots are astringent, detergent, emollient and vulnerary. The plant contains appreciable quantities of mucilage and tannin. Traditionally it was used as atreatment for dislocated joints and for burns. Apaste made from the plant, when applied to adislocated joint, tends to normalize the affected muscles and ligaments, simultaneously relaxing and tightening them to encourage the joint back into its proper place. The crushed leaves have been used as apoultice to soothe burns and scalds. For internal use, the plant's emollient properties are useful in treating irritated mucous membranes within the digestive and urinary tracts.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woodland scrub and stony hillsides.

Other uses of Bear's Breeches: The sub-species A. mollis latifolia makes a good ground cover plant. Relatively slow to cover the ground at first but it can eventually become invasive.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame or outside as soon as the seed is ripe. It usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 10℃. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for two years before planting out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, they can be planted straight out into their permanent positions. Root cuttings - winter in a coldframe.

Cultivation of Bear's Breeches: Woodland scrub and stony hillsides.

Known hazards of Acanthus mollis: None known