Canadian Medicinal Crops
Canadian Medicinal Crops

Author: Ernest Small

Publisher: NRC Research Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780660175348

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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.

Culinary Herbs
Culinary Herbs

Author: Ernest Small

Publisher: NRC Research Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9780660190730

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"A publication of the National Research Council of Canada Monograph Publishing Program."

North American Cornucopia
North American Cornucopia

Author: Ernest Small

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-09-23

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13: 1466585943

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Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the economic future of each crop.