Marijuana might be famous for being destructive and is even the reason why it is banned by most countries, but this plant is not really all that bad. In fact, for those who are suffering from cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy, they find solace in cannabis which is another name for marijuana.

Yes, there are a number of benefits that one can get from cannabis and this is because of the presence of THC ingredient. This ingredient is the reason behind the high feeling a marijuana user feels. But this is also the reason why cancer and PTSD patients’ discomforts are minimized.

Marijuana plants can be used right away after harvest but if you want the best quality, you should have it dried and cured first.

Check out some of the benefits of curing cannabis:

Increases Potency

THCA, as well as other cannabinoids, are some of the components found in cannabis plants. Through the process of biosynthesis, some compounds are slowly transformed to form new blends.

Affects Flavour and the Grade of Smoke

When your freshly harvested cannabis will be cured properly, you can expect the aromatic compounds which are called terpenes will be preserved. At the same time, the process will also eradicate the presence of sugars and other leftover minerals that are the reasons why you experience throat-burning sensation when the cannabis is not properly cured.

Now that you know how advantageous it is to properly cure your cannabis, for sure you are curious to know how to do the cannabis curing.

1. The first step is to cut down the plant. Here you can have three options on how to do it:

• Cut at the base and then hang it upside down

• Cut off the branches and hang to dry

• Cut the buds and have them dry on a mesh screen

2. Trim away extra leaves. There are those who will just trim away the bigger leaves but there are also those who will really trim away even those little leaves. In doing so, the buds will offer a smoother experience and at the same time, their appearance will also improve.

3. When your buds are ready, you can now start the drying process. Note that making sure your cannabis buds are dry is the first phase in the curing process. And hanging them upside down is the standard way to do it.

The curing should not exceed more than 6 months as, after that, there will be no effect anymore. Indeed, marijuana or cannabis can also be your medicine when used the proper way.