How to Store Medical Cannabis - A Practical Guide

Medical cannabis is a medicine, and like any medicine it needs proper storage. Well-kept dried flower retains its potency and aroma for a long time, while poorly stored flower loses its effect and changes character. Here are a few simple rules.

Four factors spoil dried flower fastest:

The best conditions are a cool, dark, dry and airtight place.

The original airtight pharmacy packaging or a glass jar with a good seal works best. Choose a cupboard away from heat and light sources.

Contrary to appearances, the fridge is not ideal - temperature swings and moisture can do harm. A stable room temperature in a dark place is enough.

Over time and under poor conditions THC converts into CBN, which changes the effect profile - old flower can be more sedating and weaker. We cover this in CBG and CBN.

Good storage is simply the assurance that the dose works as the doctor intended.

Always keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets, ideally in a lockable place, in its original labelled packaging. It is a matter of household safety.

You can read about therapy rules and dosing in the guide dosing medical cannabis.