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Edible and medicinal plants of Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124362
MacKinnon, Andrew. Edmonton, AB: Partners Publishing | Lone Pine Publishing, Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
MacKinnon, Andrew
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Partners Publishing
Lone Pine Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
448 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Edible
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Canada
Handbook
ISBN
9781772130027
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 M158 2014

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WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10806
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 W628 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Selected medicinal plants
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
2 volumes
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
Medicine, Traditional
ISBN
9241545178 (v.1)
9241545372 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 W628 2002

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Plants that fight cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13483
Boca Raton: CRC Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 P714 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Kintzios, Spiridon E
Baberaki, Maria G
Place of Publication
Boca Raton
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xi, 296 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Phytotherapy
Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
ISBN
0415298539 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 P714 2004

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Barnes, Joanne, Anderson, Linda A, Phillipson, J. David. Chicago, IL: Pharmaceutical Press , 2007. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 H534b 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Barnes, Joanne
Anderson, Linda A
Phillipson, J. David
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Pharmaceutical Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 710 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Phytotherapy
Herbs - therapeutic use
Pharmacognosy
ISBN
9780853696230
0853696233
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 H534b 2007

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Herb contraindications and drug interactions : with extensive appendices addressing specific conditions, herb effects, critical medications, and nutritional supplements

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Brinker, Francis J. Sandy, OR.: Eclectic Medical Publications , 2001. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 B858h 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Herb contraindications and drug interactions
Author
Brinker, Francis J
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Sandy, OR.
Publisher
Eclectic Medical Publications
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xix, 432 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Phytotherapy
Drug Interactions
ISBN
1888483113 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 B858h 2001

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Herb-drug interactions in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10526
Hamilton, Ont.: BC Decker Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV38 H534c 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Cassileth, Barrie R
Lucarelli, Charles D
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Drug Interactions
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Phytotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
ISBN
1550092456
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QV38 H534c 2003

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Plants and medicines of Sophie Thomas : based on the traditional knowledge of Sophie Thomas, Sai'Kuz Elder and Healer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13608
Young, Jane, Hawley, Alex, Thomas, Sophie. Prince George, BC: University of Northern British Columbia , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 P714 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Young, Jane
Hawley, Alex
Thomas, Sophie
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
University of Northern British Columbia
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
iv, 82 p. : ill., ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Ethnobotany
First Nations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QV766 P714 2002

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Luschiim's plants : traditional Indigenous foods, materials and medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124244
Charlie, Luschiim Arvid, Turner, Nancy J. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 C478l 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flo…
Author
Charlie, Luschiim Arvid
Turner, Nancy J.
Place of Publication
Madeira Park, BC
Publisher
Harbour Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ethnobotany
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flowering plants. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and includes the plant?s common, scientific and Hul'q'umi'num'; names; a short description; where to find it; and cultural knowledge related to the plant. Additional notes encompass plant use, safety and conservation; the linguistic writing system used for Hul'q'umi'num'; plant names; as well as miscellaneous notes from interviews with Luschiim." - Back cover
Notes
A Hul'q'umi'num' (Cowichan) Ethnobotany - Top of cover
ISBN
9781550179453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 C478l 2021

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Natural Standard herb and supplement reference : evidence-based clinical reviews

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13941
Natural Standard (Firm). [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier Mosby , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV13 N285 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Natural Standard herb and supplement reference
Herb and supplement reference
Corporate Author
Natural Standard (Firm)
Editor
Ulbricht, Catherine E
Basch, Ethan M
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Elsevier Mosby
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xxviii, 1012 p.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Plant Preparations
Dietary Supplements
Phytotherapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0323029949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV13 N285 2005

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Herbal products : toxicology and clinical pharmacology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15778
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 H534 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Ma huang and the ephedra alkaloids / Steven B. Karch.; Kava / Douglas D. Glover.; Ginkgo biloba / Timothy S. Tracy.; Valerian / Brian J. Isetts.; St. John’s wort / Dean Filandrinos, Thomas R. Yentsch, and Katie L. Myers.; Echinacea / Daniel Berkner and Leo Sioris.; Feverfew / Richard L. Kingston.; …
Editor
Tracy, Timothy S
Kingston, Richard L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Forensic science and medicine
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Phytotherapy - adverse effects
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Abstract
Ma huang and the ephedra alkaloids / Steven B. Karch.
Kava / Douglas D. Glover.
Ginkgo biloba / Timothy S. Tracy.
Valerian / Brian J. Isetts.
St. John’s wort / Dean Filandrinos, Thomas R. Yentsch, and Katie L. Myers.
Echinacea / Daniel Berkner and Leo Sioris.
Feverfew / Richard L. Kingston.
Garlic / Leslie Helou and Ila M. Harris.
Ginger/ Douglas D. Glover.
Saw palmetto / Timothy S. Tracy.
Panax ginseng / Timothy S. Tracy.
Cranberry / Timothy S. Tracy.
Hawthorn / Timothy S. Tracy.
Evening primrose / Margaret B. Artz.
Citrus aurantium / Anders Westanmo.
Vitex agnus-castus / Margaret B. Artz.
Bilberry / Timothy S. Tracy.
ISBN
9781588293138
1588293130
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 H534 2007

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Complete medicinal herbal

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Ody, Penelope. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 O27 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Complete medicinal herbal : a practical guide to the healing properties of herbs, with more than 250 remedies for common ailments
Author
Ody, Penelope
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Herbs - therapeutic use
Medicine, Herbal
ISBN
1550134809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV767 O27 1993

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Canadian medicinal crops

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16505
Small, Ernest, Catling, Paul M. [Ottawa, ON]: NRC Research Press , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV770 DC2 S635 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Small, Ernest
Catling, Paul M
Corporate Author
National Research Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
NRC Research Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
x, 240 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
Crops, Agricultural
Drug Industry
Canada
ISBN
9780660175348
0660175347
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV770 DC2 S635 1999

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Herbs and natural supplements : an evidence-based guide. Volume 1.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122190
Braun, Lesley, Cohen, Marc. Australia: Elsevier Australia , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Braun, Lesley
Cohen, Marc
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Australia
Publisher
Elsevier Australia
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xii, 224 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Phytotherapy
Dietary Supplements
Alternative Medicine
Handbook
Notes
Part of 2 volume set.
ISBN
9780729541718
0729541711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.1

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Herbs and natural supplements : an evidence-based guide. Volume 2.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122191
Braun, Lesley, Cohen, Marc. Australia: Elsevier Australia , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Braun, Lesley
Cohen, Marc
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Australia
Publisher
Elsevier Australia
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 1362 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Phytotherapy
Dietary Supplements
Alternative Medicine
Handbook
Notes
Part of 2 volume set.
ISBN
9780729541725
072954172X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV767 B825 2015 v.2

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Plant-based nutrition in clinical practice

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London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 P713k 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
"An evidence-based guide to the uses, benefits and practical application of a plant-based diet for all health professionals, taking both a holistic and a systems-based (heart, respiratory system, diabetes, kidneys, liver, gut) approach. The book draws on the University of Winchester?s Plant-based n…
Editor
Kassam, Shireen
Kassam, Zahra
Simon, LIsa
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xxiv, 344 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Diet, Vegetarian
Nutrition Therapy
Diet, Healthy
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Evidence Based Medicine
Abstract
"An evidence-based guide to the uses, benefits and practical application of a plant-based diet for all health professionals, taking both a holistic and a systems-based (heart, respiratory system, diabetes, kidneys, liver, gut) approach. The book draws on the University of Winchester?s Plant-based nutrition course, the first university-based course on plant-based nutrition in the UK. It is led by Shireen Kassam and many of the internationally based chapter authors contribute to it" -- provided by ProQuest Ebook Central
ISBN
9781781611982
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ266 P713k 2022

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Dietary options for cancer survivors : a guide to research on foods, food substances, herbals and dietary regimens that may influence cancer

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American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D565w 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
American Institute for Cancer Research
Editor
Weldon, Glen
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Institute for Cancer Research
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Diet Therapy
Vitamins - therapeutic use
Phytotherapy
ISBN
0972252207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 D565w 2002

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Herbal supplements : efficacy, toxicity, interactions with western drugs, and effects on clinical laboratory tests

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Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 D229 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Dasgupta, Amitava
Hammett-Stabler, Catherine A
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiv, 470 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - toxicity
Plants, Medicinal - chemistry
Dietary Supplements - toxicity
Herb-Drug Interactions
Phytotherapy - adverse effects
Pathology, Clinical - methods
ISBN
9780470433508
0470433507
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 D229 2011

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Nutrition and lifestyle : opportunities for cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13958
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 N977 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Editor
Lambert, René
Riboli, E
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xiv, 561 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC scientific publications 156
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
ISBN
9283221567
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N977 2002

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Davis's pocket guide to herbs and supplements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121749
Ulbricht, Catherine E.;. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV767 U36 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Ulbricht, Catherine E.;
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 261 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Dietary Supplements
Vitamins
Herb-Drug Interactions
Phytotherapy
Handbook
ISBN
9780803623033
0803623038
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 U36 2011

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Plants used against cancer : a survey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5812
Hartwell, Jonathan L. Lawrence, Ma.: Quarterman Pub , 1982.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 H337 1982
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Hartwell, Jonathan L
Place of Publication
Lawrence, Ma.
Publisher
Quarterman Pub
Publication Date
1982
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy - handbooks
Plants - therapeutic use - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 H337 1982

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