Whose plants are they, anyway?

ARTE France. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: Surveying the vast biodiversity of the medicinal plant world, this program examines the challenges facing countries rich in such natural resources. The video presents interviews with numerous alternative health experts-including Dr. Jean-Pierre Willem, renowned surgeon, ethnologist, and the last field assistant of Dr. Albert Schweitzer-and documents their knowledge in a wide range of herbal and plant-based treatments. It also studies controversies surrounding the patenting of organisms with medicinal potential, such as Peru's maca root-a clear demonstration that the interests of powerful pharmaceutical companies don't always suit those of indigenous peoples.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (51 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on July 05, 2006. Multi-User. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Alternative Medicine (3:04) -- Costs of Drug Development (4:55) -- Drug Costs and Natural Plant Medicines (3:55) -- Essential Oils and Healing (5:07) -- Aromatherapy (4:11) -- Essential Oils and the Immune System (4:17) -- Phytotherapy (2:06) -- Herbal Medicines (3:07) -- Plant Medicines (3:05) -- Modern Chemistry vs. Ancestral Wisdom (3:15) -- Biodiversity: Conflicts of Interest (5:25) -- Bio-Piracy and Bio-Prospecting (3:22) -- Bio-Diversity: Collective Responsibility (2:27)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	11 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.