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More harm than good? : the moral maze of complementary and alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121105
Ernst, Edzard, Smith, Kevin. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book present…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Smith, Kevin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Complementary Therapies - ethics
Complementary Therapies - legislation & jurisprudence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Ethics, Medical
Clinical Competence - legislation & jurisprudence
Abstract
This book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ?complementary and alternative medicine? (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt. - Cover
ISBN
9783319699400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 E71 2018

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

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Natural Standard (Firm). [St. Louis, MO]: Elsevier Mosby , c2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV13 N285 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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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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
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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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Complete German Commission E monographs : therapeutic guide to herbal medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6855
Austin, Tx.: American Botanical Council , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 C737 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  1 read online  
Editor
Blumenthal, Mark
Place of Publication
Austin, Tx.
Publisher
American Botanical Council
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Medicine, Herbal
Plants, Medicinal
ISBN
096555550X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV767 C737 1998
Website Notes
Open access
Read Online
http://cms.herbalgram.org/commissione/HerbIndex/approvedherbs.html

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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
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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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PDR for herbal medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15084
Thomson PDR. Montvale, NJ: Thomson PDR , 2004. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 P348 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Physicians' desk reference for herbal remedies
Corporate Author
Thomson PDR
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Montvale, NJ
Publisher
Thomson PDR
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Medicine, Herbal
Plants, Medicinal
Herbs - therapeutic use
ISBN
1563635127
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 P348 2004

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Herbal medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16037
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
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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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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
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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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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Herbal drugs and phytopharmaceuticals : a handbook for practice on a scientific basis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog512
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 H534 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Bisset, Norman Grainger
Wichtl, Max
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Herbs
Plants, Medicinal
ISBN
0849371929
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 H534 1994

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5499
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
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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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Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125269
Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cabrera, Chanchal
Place of Publication
North Adams, MA
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Plants, Medicinal
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781635863734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6646
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
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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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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…
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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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American Indian healing arts : herbs, rituals and remedies for every season of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122891
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
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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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Medicines to help us : traditional Métis plant use : study prints & resource guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124245
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
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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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How to read a paper : the basics of evidence based medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9757
Greenhalgh, Trisha. Tavistock Square, London: BMJ Publishing Group , 2001. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 G816 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Greenhalgh, Trisha
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Tavistock Square, London
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Evidence-Based Medicine
Research
Education, Medical
ISBN
0727915789
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB100 G816 2001

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Drinking tea and health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18276
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.
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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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Oncology : an evidence-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14443
New York, NY: Springer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 E93c 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Principles of oncology; Translational basic science; Cancer prevention and control; Cancer imaging; Solid tumors; Hematologic malignancies; Practice of oncology; Cancer survivorship
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Editor
Chang, Alfred E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xli, 2005 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Evidence-Based Medicine
Medical Oncology
Survival Rate
Abstract
Principles of oncology
Translational basic science
Cancer prevention and control
Cancer imaging
Solid tumors
Hematologic malignancies
Practice of oncology
Cancer survivorship
ISBN
9780387242910
0387242910
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Surrey Library
Call Number
QZ200 E93c 2006

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