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WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants

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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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Medicinal plants : phytochemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutics

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Delhi: Daya Pub. House , 2013.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Gupta, V.K.

Place of Publication: Delhi

Publisher: Daya Pub. House

Publication Date: 2013

Series: EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Subjects: Plant Preparations - pharmacology; Phytotherapy; Plants, Medicinal - chemistry

ISBN: 9788170356271; 9789383048366

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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

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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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Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention

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Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press , c2024. 1st ed.

Audience: Professional

"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with inte…

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Editor: Malviya, Sapna; Malviya, Neelesh

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Florida

Publisher: CRC Press

Publication Date: c2024

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Plants, Medicinal; Neoplasms - therapy; Antineoplastic Agents; Chemoprevention

Abstract: "Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants.; KEY FEATURES:; Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy; Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity; Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer; Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer; This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community." --publisher

ISBN: 9781032170763

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Oncological functional nutrition : phytochemicals and medicinal plants

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San Diego, CA: Academic Press , 2021.

Audience: Professional

Contents:; 1. Cancer epidemiology -- 2. Molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer -- 3. Macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment -- 4. Phytochemicals in cancer treatment -- 5. Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining metabolites with anticancer ac…

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Editor: Campos, Maira Rubi Segura; Ortega, Armando Manuel Martin

Place of Publication: San Diego, CA

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Phytotherapy; Plants, Medicinal

Abstract: Contents:; 1. Cancer epidemiology -- 2. Molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer -- 3. Macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment -- 4. Phytochemicals in cancer treatment -- 5. Medicinal plants as potential functional foods or resources for obtaining metabolites with anticancer activity

ISBN: 9780128198285; 9780128198292

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Our edible roots : the Japanese Canadian kitchen garden

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Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi). [Vancouver, BC?]: Japanese Community Volunteers Association , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N9 J35 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

The Japanese Canadian kitchen garden is full of surprises. Easy to grow and nutritionally dense, fresh Japanese vegetables enable you to experience the authentic flavour of Japanese dishes. This book showcases growing and foraging tips, recipes (including vegan options), guides to using Japanese in…

Corporate Author: Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Tonari Gumi)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Japanese Community Volunteers Association

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 157 p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm.

Subjects: Vegetables; Plants, Edible; Cookbook; Gardening - methods; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: The Japanese Canadian kitchen garden is full of surprises. Easy to grow and nutritionally dense, fresh Japanese vegetables enable you to experience the authentic flavour of Japanese dishes. This book showcases growing and foraging tips, recipes (including vegan options), guides to using Japanese ingredients and stories from seasoned gardeners.

ISBN: 9780978337810

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 N9 J35 2018

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Held by the land: a guide to indigenous plants for wellness

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Joseph, Leigh. New York: Wellfleet Press , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 J83 203

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Joseph, Leigh

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Wellfleet Press

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Indigenous Peoples; Plants; Plant Preparations; Ethnobotany; Medicine, Traditional; Popular Work

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781577152941

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Status: Processing

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 J83 203

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Medicines to help us : traditional Métis plant use : study prints & resource guide

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Belcourt, Christi, Flamand, Rita (translator), Burnouf, Laura (translator), Richardson, Rose. Saskatoon, SK: Gabriel Dumont Institute , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 B427 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Belcourt, Christi; Flamand, Rita (translator); Burnouf, Laura (translator); Richardson, Rose

Place of Publication: Saskatoon, SK

Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xv, 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 23 cm

Subjects: Ethnobotany; Plants, Medicinal; Medicine, Traditional; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations; Popular Work; Pictorial Works

ISBN: 9780920915790

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 B427 2007

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Canadian medicinal crops

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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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Braiding sweetgrass : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

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Kimmerer, Robin Wall. [Minneapolis, MN]: Milkweed Editions , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB 55 K49 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Place of Publication: [Minneapolis, MN]

Publisher: Milkweed Editions

Publication Date: 2013

Subjects: First Nations; Plants; Plant Preparations; Ethnobotany; Medicine, Traditional; Nature; Ecology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781571313560

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB 55 K49 2013

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Braiding sweetgrass for young adults : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

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Kimmerer, Robin Wall, Gray Smith, Monique, Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.). Minneapolis, MN: Zest Books , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB55 K49 2022

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher

Author: Kimmerer, Robin Wall; Gray Smith, Monique; Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.)

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: Zest Books

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations; 21 cm

Subjects: First Nations; Plants; Plant Preparations; Ethnobotany; Medicine, Traditional; Nature; Ecology; Popular Work

Abstract: "Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher

Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN: 9781728458991

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB55 K49 2022

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Poisonous plants of Canada

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Mulligan, Gerald A. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Supply and Services Canada , 1990.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WR13 M959 1990

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Mulligan, Gerald A

Place of Publication: Ottawa, Ont.

Publisher: Minister of Supply and Services Canada

Publication Date: 1990

Subjects: Plants, Toxic - Canada

ISBN: 660134675

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WR13 M959 1990

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Traditional plant foods of Canadian indigenous peoples: nutrition, botany and use

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Kuhnlein, Harriet V., Turner, Nancy J. [Canada]: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Author: Kuhnlein, Harriet V.; Turner, Nancy J.

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers

Publication Date: 2009

Series: Food and nutrition in history and anthropology v. 8

Subjects: First Nations; Canada; Ethnobotany; Plants, Edible; Nutrition; Nutritive Value; Food

Notes: Book originally published by OPA, Amsterdam. 1991.

ISBN: 2881244653

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Internet

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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