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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. 

Second Amendment Preservation Act 

I’m sure you’ve heard it by now- “I’m not getting my medical marijuana license because I don’t want to lose my gun rights.” This is one if not the most common reason many Missouri residents are hesitant to apply for their medical marijuana licenses. There is so much information out there between laws, articles, rules, regulations, social media, and everything in between it can become overwhelming trying to find credible information. We want to help untangle some of the misconceptions. Let’s start with what we know to be true: 

Truth #1: Medical Marijuana is legal for card holders in MO per constitutional amendment 2 Article XIV Section1. 

Truth #2: Marijuana is unfortunately still illegal in all forms at the federal level. 

Truth #3: The 10th Amendment to the American Constitution delegates police powers to the state- legal marijuana at the state level is a direct result of this amendment 

Truth #4: Missouri passed an emergency clause early this summer protecting the gun rights of medical marijuana patients. The bill, “Declares that laws, rules, orders, or other actions that collect data, restrict or prohibit the manufacture, ownership, and use of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition exclusively within THIS STATE exceed the powers granted to the federal government except to the extent they are necessary.” 

So what does all of that jargon mean for you, a Missouri resident and likely a Missouri Medical Marijuana patient? Bottom line, when it comes to Missouri residents, Medical Marijuana patients will NOT be denied their right to PURCHASE or POSSESS firearms. Please always consult a lawyer for any legal advice. 

Written by Hayley Escobar-Petersen 

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