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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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Oncological functional nutrition : phytochemicals and medicinal plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123242
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
Website Notes
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Medicinal plants : phytochemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122423
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
Website Notes
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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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Cancer chemoprevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9502
Norwell, Ma.: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 C215b 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Bergan, Raymond, C
Place of Publication
Norwell, Ma.
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
2001
Series
Cancer treatment and research 106
Subjects
Chemoprevention
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - diagnosis
ISBN
079267259X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 C215b 2001

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Prospects for chemoprevention of colorectal neoplasia : emerging role of anti-inflammatory drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20595
New York, NY: Springer , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2012 v.191
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Chan, Andrew T
Detering, Elmar
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
viii, 183 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Recent results in cancer research 191
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Chemoprevention
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Precancerous Conditions - drug therapy
ISBN
9783642303302
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 2012 v.191

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Chemoprevention of cancer : a clinical update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1090
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1999 v.151
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Senn, Hans-Jorg
Costa, Alberto
Jordan, V. Craig
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1999
Series
Recent results in cancer research 151
Subjects
Chemoprevention
Neoplasms - prevention & control
ISBN
3540647104
ISSN
0080-0015
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1999 v.151

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Progress in anti-cancer chemotherapy volume 2

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6905
Malden, Ma.: Blackwell Science, Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 P963k 1999 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Hortobagyi, Gabriel N
Khayat, David
Place of Publication
Malden, Ma.
Publisher
Blackwell Science, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Chemoprevention - methods
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
ISBN
063204408X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 P963k 1999 v.2

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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
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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…
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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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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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Complete medicinal herbal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14611
Ody, Penelope. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 O27 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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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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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
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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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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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Held by the land: a guide to indigenous plants for wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125292
Joseph, Leigh. New York: Wellfleet Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 J83 203
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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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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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
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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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Poisonous plants of Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8914
Mulligan, Gerald A. Ottawa, Ont.: Minister of Supply and Services Canada , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR13 M959 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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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Braiding sweetgrass : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122057
Kimmerer, Robin Wall. [Minneapolis, MN]: Milkweed Editions , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 K49 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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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
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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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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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Handbook of targeted cancer therapy and immunotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121471
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer , 2019. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 H236 2019
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Alternate Title
Targeted cancer therapy and immunotherapy
Editor
Karp, Daniel D.
Falchook, Gerald S.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxvi, 406 p.: ill. ; 12 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Molecular Targeted Therapy - methods
Antineoplastic Agents - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Agents - metabolism
Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
Handbook
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781496389138
1496389131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ267 H236 2019
Website Notes
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