Medical marijuana has many benefits for people suffering from painful medical conditions. Not only is weed a natural treatment and cure for hundreds of conditions, it can also be used to ease the effects of heinous incurable diseases like Aids and Cancer. In addition to the limitless uses of the marijuana plant it is one of the only drugs that can be safely grown at home. Anyone with some basic gardening skills can successfully grow their own medicine in the comfort of their home. There are hundreds of marijuana strains on the market and many have been bred to treat specific medical conditions. With a little research you can find the perfect strain for your needs and get started on your personal medicine farm. Growing medical cannabis is the most affordable and safe method for a marijuana patient to get their medicine. 

A great medical strain for a beginner or advanced grower is Pineapple Kush. This is an indica dominant strain that is rumored to be the inspiration for the stoner movie Pineapple Express. This potent medical cannabis has been proven to be an effective treatment for muscle spasms and asthma. It provides a powerful indica high that gives the user a deep relaxation of the body and mind. Pineapple Kush is a relatively easy plant to grow with a short growing cycle of around 8 weeks. This Kush strain does better with an indoor environment and really excels in a hydroponic system. Pineapple Kush is one of the most popular Kush strains around and you can find seeds online or at most local seed banks. 

Another great strain for growing medical cannabis is Sour OG Kush. This is a potent sativa strain that has many therapeutic characteristics. Unlike the heavy Pineapple Kush indica, Sour OG Kush is a very energetic sativa. This strain is a combination of the popular strains Sour Diesel and OG Kush. It is an effective treatment for depression, nausea, and chronic pain. This cannabis strain will produce large bushy plants that are covered in sticky dense buds. It has moderate flowering period of around 12 weeks. Sour OG Kush requires a bit higher skill level for proper cultivation and will excel in a hydroponic environment. This is another popular strain for growing medical cannabis and it is relatively easy to find at marijuana seed banks. 

One of the most powerful indica strains for growing medical cannabis is Hawaiian Skunk. This strain was bred from a variety of powerful Skunk strains to provide an intense dose of pure indica cannabis. Hawaiian Skunk is perfect for the treatment of chronic pain, insomnia, nausea, and migraines. This is a relatively easy strain to grow that will excel in outdoor or indoor growing environments. Hawaiian Skunk has a quick flowering period of around 8 weeks. It is a little rarer than other medical cannabis strains but you can find seeds online. Growing medical cannabis is a great way to safely produce your medicine in the comfort of your own home.