I've grown my own for years, and some strains I possess are stronger than gov cannabis.

I even bred my own to be stronger.

THC is a neuroprotectant and certain terpenes like Pinene are acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, or can help with memory. This is a very basic understanding, but I have loads of literature on the subject and 19 years working with the, since I was 16. Other terpenes like Linalool actually create endogenous opioids when ingested, which is why lavender tea is a mild sedative. Cannabis contains the MOST complete terpene profiles found in nature, on top of many other useful compounds for healing. The seeds also contain a complete protein for food.

"I give to you every herb that produces seed after its own kind"

^I'm probably slightly misquoting this biblical passage but the meaning is the same

Government weed in Canada usually gets grown and then packaged, which then sits for 6 months minimum before being purchased at the legal stores. By that time it's dry and garbage, because they wet trim and fast dry, or even when they hang dry they do not cure the flower properly and it loses its moisture content easily.

Also, it's usually gamma irradiated to kill any organisms or bacteria on the surface, mold spores. The workers have to be suited up and wear gloves at all times, it's a clinical type environment.

This is stupid, because the plant is alive, and has its own level of consciousness, even as Jesus said he could make a rock cry out. I firmly belive that you can influence the plants growth by your energy, it is a very loving plant and if respected it will do amazing things. So being able to touch it with your hands is a big part of bio-feedback that creates a healthy indoor non natural environment.