Canadian Medicinal CropsA comprehensive reference guide to important medicinal plants that are native to Canada. Categories of information include: scientific, English and French names; description and classification; medicinal and non-medicinal uses; toxicity; chemistry; importance; ecology; agricultural and commercial aspects; human interest information; selected key literature; and worldwide Web links. All species are illustrated and distribution maps are included. Introductory chapters address such topics as: the business of growing medicinal plants; the regulatory and legal framework in Canada for producing and marketing medicinal plants; and hazards associated with medicinal plants. Also provided is a glossary of medicinal and pharmacological terms. |
Contents
Detailed Species Accounts | 6 |
Medicinal Cautions | 177 |
Information Sources | 193 |
A Regional Review of Medicinal Plant Research in Canada by C Simmons | 203 |
General References | 211 |
World Wide Web Sites of General Interest on Medicinal Herbs | 218 |
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