Canadian Medicinal Crops

by Ernest Small, Paul M. Catling, National Research Council Canada

1999 · NRC Research Press

The introduction to this work reviews topics of general interest, including the history of plants in medicine, medicinal chemicals found in plants, the popularity of herbal medication, neutraceuticals, drugs from plants, and the economic importance of medicinal plants. The main section contains detailed species accounts of such plants as ginseng, yew, kelp, cohosh, witch hazel, and cranberry. Information provided includes scientific & common names, description & classification, agricultural & commercial aspects, medicinal & non-medicinal uses, toxicity, chemistry, and human interest information. Additional chapters address such topics as the medicinal plant business, the regulatory & legal framework for medicinal plant production & marketing, hazards associated with medicinal plants, and medicinal plant research in Canada. Includes glossary.

Caddisflies

by Glenn B. Wiggins, Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information, Royal Ontario Museum

2004 · University of Toronto Press

"Published in association with NRC Research Press, Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information, and the Royal Ontario Museum."

For Hunger-proof Cities

by International Development Research Centre (Canada)

1999 · IDRC

For Hunger Proof Cities: Sustainable urban food systems