Your health is of optimum importance. You deserve the best medical treatment and methods of pain relief. This treatment includes selecting a high-quality medical marijuana (MMJ) flower suited for your situation.
Novice users of medical marijuana tend to believe that the higher level of THC, the better. Price, THC percentage, and brand name appeal are the biggest draws for beginners. This uneducated train of thought will lead a patient astray and result in a disappointing experience. Empower yourself with the following tips in choosing the MMJ flower that is right for you:
Know the Categories: There are three main types of medical cannabis: Indica, which tends to give more physical relief; Sativa, which offers more psychological effects, and Hybrids, which offer benefits from both. Talk with your medical advisor about your symptoms and choose the category that will address your particular needs.
Train Your Senses: Once you have selected the right category, you are ready to choose the most effective of this line. This acquired skill is similar to that of selecting a fine wine. Look for both potency and flavor. Quality cannabis is characterized by a complex arrangement of terpenes and cannabinoids that can be identified through your senses.
- Look for the difference– A superior flower will be larger and more distinct than its inferior counterparts. Look for supple, large buds with a distinctive richness of color. Poor quality cannabis tends to be dry, flaky, and drab in color.
- Focus on the feel– High-grade cannabis will have sticky, shiny dots of resin. This resin contains hundreds of therapeutic compounds that contribute to the effects and benefits of cannabis. They together create an “entourage effect.” This refers to the intricate arrangement of compounds that will provide a robust, well-rounded experience.
- Accentuate the aroma– Smelling the flower will tell you much about its grade. The more pungent, the more terpenes are present. You want a loud, inviting smell. Take time to develop a trained nose by asking to smell several classes of the flower. Know what you want to avoid as well as what is desired.
By understanding both the art and the science of selecting an MMJ flower, you will position yourself for the premium medical marijuana experience. The Dispensaries and Discounts Map located on Medwell Healths Website is an excellent source to help identify dispensaries that offer benefits to Certified MMJ Card Holders. Protect your health by mastering all that is available to you.
Aaron Bloom serves as the CEO, overseeing the mission and growth of DocMJ and Medwell Health and Wellness Centers. Aaron’s passion for improving patients’ lives comes from his background in health care. For more than 20 years, Aaron owned, operated, and represented traditional healthcare organizations. This experience created a passion for finding improved ways to relieve suffering. His goal as CEO is to work daily to relieve all patients who seek better health and wellness through the medicinal benefits of medical cannabis and evidence-based alternative medicines.