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Edible and medicinal plants of Canada

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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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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
  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

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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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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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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
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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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

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
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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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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PDR for herbal medicines

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Thomson PDR. Montvale, NJ: Thomson PDR , 2004. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 P348 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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Best vegetarian food

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18113
Ma, Daoming. Taipei City, Taiwan: , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M111 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nature (hot/wet) and functions of different vegetarian food; Not specific for cancer, about general health
Author
Ma, Daoming
Place of Publication
Taipei City, Taiwan
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
206 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Diet, Vegetarian
Plants, Medicinal
Herbs - therapeutic use
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Popular Work
Abstract
Nature (hot/wet) and functions of different vegetarian food
Not specific for cancer, about general health
ISBN
9789578744004
9578744005
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M111 1993

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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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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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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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Herbs : everyday reference for health professionals

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Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Pharmacists Association | Canadian Medical Association , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 H538c 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Chandler, Frank
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Canadian Medical Association
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Herbs - therapeutic use
Medicine, Herbal - handbooks
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
0920169414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 H538c 2000

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Cree healer and his medicine bundle : revelations of indigenous wisdom--healing plants, practices, and stories

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Young, David. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Young, David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 223 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Shamanism
Alberta
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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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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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Mosby's complementary and alternative medicine : a research-based approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9560
Freeman, Lyn W, Lawlis, G. Frank. [St. Louis, MO]: Mosby-Year Book, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB100 F855m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Freeman, Lyn W
Lawlis, G. Frank
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Plants, Medicinal
Mental Healing
ISBN
0323006973
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB100 F855m 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.
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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Research guidelines for evaluating the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8655
World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Western Pacific. Manila, Philippines: World Health Organization , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV767 R432 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Place of Publication
Manila, Philippines
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal - standards
Research
ISBN
929061103
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV767 R432 1993

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