National Research Council Canada

Ernest Small

Paul M. Catling

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.

Canadian Medicinal Crops

D. S. Erskine

R. B. MacLaren

This book is a reprint of the 1960 publication of "The plants ofPrince Edward Island". The original text has sections on islandfeatures, vegetational associations and phytogeography, and alarge annotated list of species. This 1985 introductory updatereports 60 taxa that are additions to the island's flora, newlocalities for 11 rare taxa, name changes for 116 taxa, 16corrections to previous listings, and 33 miscellaneouscorrections as well as other information.

The Plants of Prince Edward Island

Brenda Sylvia Brookes

Official plant emblems of Canada focuses on several dozen native plants that have become official emblems of the provinces, territories, and the entire country. These plants - documented through photographs, illustrations, and paintings - are ambassadors for increasing awareness of the importance of biodiversity.

Paul M. Catling

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