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With so many options available today, knowing what makes cannabis truly high-quality can feel like a guessing game. Whether you're a seasoned patient or just beginning your wellness journey, understanding the difference between average and exceptional cannabis is key to getting the relief you need—and the experience you deserve. 

At Missouri Health & Wellness, we take pride in offering only the best medical cannabis products in the state. Below, we’ll walk you through five essential signs of quality cannabis—and show you how we meet (and often exceed) each one at every one of our dispensaries. 

1. Potency Backed by Lab Results 

When it comes to cannabis, potency isn’t just about how strong it is—it’s about how clearly and accurately it's labeled. A high-quality product should have verified cannabinoid content, clearly showing THC, CBD, and other active components. Reputable dispensaries provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs) from state-licensed labs to prove it. 

How MHW Delivers: 

At Missouri Health & Wellness, every product we carry is tested by certified labs and comes with verified cannabinoid profiles. We don't cut corners, and we don’t let vague labeling slide. Whether you’re shopping for a potent sativa to spark creativity or a soothing indica to ease pain, we make sure you know exactly what you're getting. 

Some of our customer favorites include: 

Our budtenders can even walk you through cannabinoid and terpene breakdowns if you’re looking for specific therapeutic effects. Transparency is non-negotiable here, and your confidence matters to us. 

2. Aromatic, Fresh Flower 

One of the easiest ways to tell if cannabis is high quality? The smell. Great cannabis should greet you with a pungent, fresh, and pleasant aroma. That scent comes from terpenes—natural compounds that affect how your body feels the effects of THC and CBD. Dry, brittle, or scentless flower is a sign it’s past its prime. 

How MHW Delivers: 

We keep our shelves stocked with premium, fresh drops from Missouri’s top cultivators like Nugz, Illicit, and Vivid. Our flower is carefully stored, handled by trained professionals, and turned over regularly to ensure nothing sits too long. 

You’ll notice: 

Some standout fresh picks: 

Your nose knows—and with MHW, you can expect a fresh, aromatic experience with every eighth or pre-roll. 

3. Diverse, Expert-Curated Product Selection 

Variety doesn’t just mean more choices—it means more ways to find what works best for your body. Quality cannabis providers stock more than just flower; they offer a complete lineup of products that address different wellness needs and preferences. 

How MHW Delivers: 

From edibles to concentrates, vapes to topicals, and tinctures to pre-rolls, we offer a diverse menu that spans over 10 major product categories, curated by professionals who actually know cannabis. 

Here’s what you’ll find: 

We keep our menus updated with new arrivals weekly. You’ll never feel stuck with the same old thing. 

Remembering the Fallen 

Falling on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a day to honor men & women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Formally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day has been a way to honor heroes of past and present since the late 1860’s. The year 1865 marked the end to the notoriously brutal American Civil War which resulted in the establishment of national cemeteries. Years later Americans across the nation began holding tributes and decorating the graves of the fallen during the late Spring to pay respect and remember those whose lives we\’ve lost. 

“On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed.\”