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Drinking tea and health

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Pei Jing, China: Chinese Farming Technology , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D781 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduces the various types of Chinese tea, how they are processed and the health benefits of drinking tea.
Place of Publication
Pei Jing, China
Publisher
Chinese Farming Technology
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Tea - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduces the various types of Chinese tea, how they are processed and the health benefits of drinking tea.
ISBN
9787800267420
7800267423
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D781 1994

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Tyler's herbs of choice : the therapeutic use of phytomedicinals

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Robbers, James, Tyler, Varro E. New York, NY: Haworth Herbal Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV767 R631 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Robbers, James
Tyler, Varro E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Herbal Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Herbs
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
ISBN
0789001594
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 R631 1999

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Natural compounds in cancer therapy

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Boik, John. Princeton, Mn.: Oregon Medical Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B678 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Boik, John
Place of Publication
Princeton, Mn.
Publisher
Oregon Medical Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - therapeutic use
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Biologic Factors - therapeutic use
ISBN
0964828014
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 B678 2001

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Tyler's honest herbal : a sensible guide to the use of herbs and related remedies

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Foster, Steven, Tyler, Varro E. New York, NY: Haworth Herbal Press , 1999. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
QV767 F757 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Foster, Steven
Tyler, Varro E
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Herbal Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Herbs
Plants, Medicinal
ISBN
9780789007056
0789007053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV767 F757 1999

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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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Marijuana medical handbook : a guide to therapeutic use

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Rosenthal, Ed, Mikuriya, Tod H, Gieringer, Dale. Oakland, Ca.: Quick American Archives , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Rosenthal, Ed
Mikuriya, Tod H
Gieringer, Dale
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
Quick American Archives
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
0932551165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997

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American Indian healing arts : herbs, rituals and remedies for every season of life

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Kavasch, E. Barrie, Baar, Karen. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Kavasch, E. Barrie
Baar, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xviii, 309 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Plants, Medicinal
Plant Preparations
Medicine, Traditional
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378818
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Received
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Nutrition guide for cancer patients

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Chen, Huiqiong. Hong Kong: Chuang Publishing Co. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 C519 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book recommends different types of herbs and foods to help cancer patients to walk the journey to recovery.; Elementary school level Grade 5 and above
Author
Chen, Huiqiong
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Chuang Publishing Co.
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
This book recommends different types of herbs and foods to help cancer patients to walk the journey to recovery.
Elementary school level Grade 5 and above
ISBN
9789628959334
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N9 C519 2007

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Prescription for nutritional healing

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Balch, Phyllis A. New York, NY: Avery , 2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QU145 B174p 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Prescription for nutritional healing : a practical A-to-Z reference to drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements
Author
Balch, Phyllis A
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Diet Therapy
Medicine, Herbal
Dietary Supplements
Vitamins - therapeutic use
Popular Work
ISBN
1583332367
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QU145 B174p 2006

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Web that has no weaver : understanding Chinese medicine

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Kaptchuk, Ted J. Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary Books , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB50 K17 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kaptchuk, Ted J
Place of Publication
Lincolnwood, Ill.
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
ISBN
809228408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB50 K17 2000

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Contemporary Chinese medicine : application and research : issue 14 : oncology

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Shi, Qi, Liu, Jiaxiang. Shanghai, China: , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S555 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine
Author
Shi, Qi
Liu, Jiaxiang
Place of Publication
Shanghai, China
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
316 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.
Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.
Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine
ISBN
9787810103398
7810103393
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 S555 1996

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Herbs against cancer : history and controversy

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Moss, Ralph W. Brooklyn, N.Y.: Equinox Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV767 M913 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Moss, Ralph W
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Publisher
Equinox Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Herbs - therapeutic use - history
Alternative Medicine - history
ISBN
1881025403
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QV767 M913 1998

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Chinese medicine for surgery

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Wong, Shui Lun, Wong, Yuke. Ho Nan Science and Technology , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 W872 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Surgical procedures for the treatment of cancer. Chinese herbs / medicine to help the healing process
Author
Wong, Shui Lun
Wong, Yuke
Publisher
Ho Nan Science and Technology
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
3, 880 p. : ill ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - surgery
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgical procedures for the treatment of cancer. Chinese herbs / medicine to help the healing process
ISBN
7534916577
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 W872 1994

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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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Botanical pharmacy : the pharmacology of 47 common herbs

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Boon, Heather, Smith, Michael. Kingston, Ont.: Quarry Press Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 B724b 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Boon, Heather
Smith, Michael
Corporate Author
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Place of Publication
Kingston, Ont.
Publisher
Quarry Press Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Medicine, Herbal - handbooks
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
1550822527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 B724b 1999

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Traditional Chinese medicine approaches to cancer : harmony in the face of the tiger

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McGrath, Henry. Philadelphia, PA: Singing Dragon , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M478t 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McGrath, Henry
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Singing Dragon
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
254 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
ISBN
9781848190139
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M478t 2009

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Wisdom engaged : traditional knowledge for Northern Community well-Being

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Edmonton, AB: Polynya Press , 2019. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 J67 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Johnson, Leslie Main
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Polynya Press
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 402 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 3
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Healthy Lifestyle
Medicine, Traditional
Plants, Medicinal
Spiritual Therapies
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781772124101
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 J67 2019

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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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Green tea : health benefits and applications

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Hara, Yukihiko. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G798h 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Hara, Yukihiko
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Tea - therapeutic use - popular works
Medicine, Herbal - popular works
Catechin - popular works
ISBN
0824704703
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 G798h 2001

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Cancer prevention and diagnosis : diagnosis and treatment of cancers using Chinese medicine

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Wong, Fangling. Hong Kong: Starite Book Company Ltd. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W872c 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Ai zheng fang zhi yu zhen duan
Author
Wong, Fangling
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Starite Book Company Ltd.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
191 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
ISBN
9789623880718
9623880715
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 W872c 1994

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