No longer are we limited to smoking or vaping cannabis. Nowadays, you can enjoy high-quality weed without the smell of burning buds. You can now eat cannabis or drink weed beverages and get the same or even more satisfying high. Most best-selling cannabis products these days were created out of necessity. For instance, the cannabis skincare line was formulated due to recent studies that marijuana can help ease different skin conditions. Another one is cannabis ointments that are meant to ease pain and inflammation.
And what’s amazing is that these products are now available in local cannabis dispensaries and specialty stores. Ask your weed-friendly doctor, and he’ll likely recommend a few products as well. You can also get these products when you shop online. Here are just some of the few that you should add to your shopping list.
Best-selling Cannabis Products
Beverages
If you’re in Los Angeles, then you’ll find clubs that serve beverages laced with high THC cannabis. Recreational marijuana is legal in California, and therefore, this is the best place to experiment. Also, there are speculations that we would be seeing commercially-available alcoholic beverages in the future as well.
Several beverage companies like Constellation Brands and Molson Coors have recently partnered with marijuana companies. Constellation Brands is an American beverage company behind Modelo and Corona beers. It has partnered with the largest marijuana producers in Canada Canopy Growth Corp. Meanwhile, Molson Coors has inked a deal with Canadian HEXO. We might soon be drinking cannabis beverages straight out of the can!
There are also reports that coffee companies are planning to produce marijuana-infused coffee. This kind of coffee is meant to help relieve anxiety. Just a few of the best cannabis drinks and beverages that you should check out soon are Artlet Cannabis Aperitif, Catapult Coffee, Enjoy It’s Legal, Dixie Elixirs, Canna Cola, Cannabis Quencher, Subtle Tea, CannaPunch, Zasp, and Quigley’s Cannabis Shot.
Cancer Drugs
Cannabis has numerous therapeutic effects, and one of these is cancer relief. Research has shown the ability of cannabis to relieve pain due to cancer and to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. Because of these amazing medical breakthroughs in the field of cancer research, many cannabis products are now marketed as supplements, meant to help curb cancer. These cannabis supplements and medications are also cheaper than traditional cancer meds.
Take note that although cannabis may prove effective for cancer and the relief of chemotherapy side effects, it’s still important to consult your doctor regarding its use. A few cannabis brands for cancer include Blosum, Hempovre, and ReLeaf.
Cannabis Skincare
Cannabidiol or CBD in cannabis is the therapeutic component of weed. According to research, CBD has amazing anti-inflammatory properties, which can help treat countless skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, dry skin, and many more. This is the reason why new cannabis skincare products are now sold in the market.
These products were not just effective because of their CBD content but also because these were safe and natural. Currently, you can purchase cannabis CBD soaps, CBD soothing creams, CBD glow oils, beauty serums, body creams, herbal skin balancers, exfoliating cleansers, eye serums, skin salves, sleeping masks, blemish creams, and tissue repair serums.
It’s also important to point out that CBD oil is mostly combined with other potent natural oils and skincare ingredients. You’ll find CBD oil with other natural oils like sunflower oil, grape seed oil, oregano oil, coconut oil, shea butter, lavender oil, olive oil, and peppermint oil. Other potent skincare components are also used like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and activated charcoal.
Just a few cannabis skincare brands available in the market today: Herbivore, Josi Maran, Kiskanu, Rejuvenate, Isodiol Cannaceuticals, Cannuka, Superflower, and Vertly.
Capsules
Cannabis capsules are small, handy, and easy to take anywhere. This cannabis product is gaining so much popularity because consumers are looking for medical-grade cannabis. Cannabis capsules may have dried weed or cannabis oil inside and are sealed in tamper-proof medicine jars or blister packs.
Some capsules are called THC pills because these contain ground-up weed with high THC content. Other capsules have crystalline, which is like a powdered material (like sugar or salt) that has around 100 percent pure cannabinoids in powdered form.
Some cannabis capsules contain a liquid with a semi-crystalline form like a suspension. This is known as a distillate and is around 80 percent to 95 percent pure cannabinoid. The cannabinoids in a distillate are decarboxylated and, thus, can provide some intoxicating effects.
Meanwhile, some capsules contain only one cannabinoid. These are labeled THC or CBD. Some capsule products contain multiple cannabinoids, usually with a percentage of CBD and THC in the mix. This kind of capsule allows patients to enjoy some psychoactive effects while benefiting from cannabis’ therapeutic effects.
Just like skincare products, some cannabis capsules also contain oils or nutraceutical oils to improve their effects. These oils and nutraceuticals are referred to as additives, and the most common ones are astragalus, ginkgo root, maca root, spirulina, turmeric, chlorella, valerian root, lemon balm, hop flower, skullcap, and many more.
Just like medications, cannabis capsules are properly dosed so that it’s easier to use one as a supplement or medication. Most patients use cannabis capsules for immediate treatment for pain, inflammation, and nausea. It may also be used to easily and conveniently medicate against stress or anxiety.
Because you take cannabis capsules orally, it can take the same time to effect. The effects vary depending on the strain the capsule is made from. You can purchase cannabis capsules from dispensaries and also from various online sites that sell cannabis supplements.
Always consult a doctor before you use cannabis capsules for any medical condition. A marijuana-friendly doctor will help you dose up with cannabis capsules safely and find the right kind of capsule products that’s right for your condition.
Just a few of the most in-demand cannabis capsule brands in the market are Medterra, Joy Organics CBD, Lazarus Naturals, Bluebird Botanicals, Fabuleaf, and Royal CBD.
Chocolates
Cannabis chocolates are the most popular form of cannabis edibles. You’ll find cannabis chocolates in all shapes and sizes, different chocolate flavors (black, milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolates, baking chocolate, and more.
The most common forms are chocolate bars with easy to divide sections, making it easier to dose up with cannabis. Some forms are far easier to consume as truffles, bite-sized bars, and small “kisses” – like bits. Cannabis edibles manufacturers find chocolates more appealing to consumers than any other cannabis products.
Chocolates are preferred by recreational cannabis users. And because almost everyone loves chocolates, it’s often hard to just stick to a single dose. Some first-time users may suffer from severe side effects due to an overdose, and this could be a very scary thing.
Just a few of the most popular chocolate products are MOTA- Black THC Chocolates, Elevtd THC Chocolate Bars, Sweet Jane – THC Chocolate Almonds, MOTA – Triple Dose THC Cookies, White Chocolate Mint Cream Cookies, MOTA Caramel Cups and so many more.
Dog Food and Supplements
Lately, new researches have shown the benefits of cannabis to pets. Dog owners are now using cannabis dog food and supplements to help with different ailments, including stress, anxiety, and arthritis. The products are not weed with psychoactive effects but hemp, which has no dangerous effects that may not do well with dogs.
Hemp has a high CBD, which is the therapeutic component of cannabis. It also contains other chemicals like terpenoids, flavonoids, and phytocannabinoids, which can help with countless conditions such as aggression, muscle spasms, skin conditions, seizures, pain, and tumors.
Sadly, cannabis pet food is not available from any local grocery store. You may need to consult a marijuana-friendly vet or order online. Just some of the most popular are Four Leaf Rover Full Spectrum CBD Oil for Dogs known for the relief of pain, inflammation, and arthritis.
Gummies
Cannabis gummies are simply delicious, and these are available in different flavors. Gummies are available in different shapes, colors, and flavors that make it easy to dose up. You’ll find classic bear-shaped THC gummies or colorful worm-shaped ones.
Since most cannabis gummies are THC, it’s important to keep these out of children and pet’s reach. Kids may think these are real candies and may consume them right away!
Just some of the most popular gummy brands are CBD Move CBD Gummies, Sugar Jack Assorted THC Gummies, MOTA – THC Jellies, Twisted Extracts CBD and THC Jelly Bombs, Bliss Edibles, and Tasty THC. All these are available online and from local cannabis edibles shops. If you want to use CBD gummies for a medical condition, consult your cannabis-friendly doctor.
Live Resin
Live resin is a kind of cannabis concentrate similar to shatter or wax. This comes with high terpenes compared to other cannabis products. Terpenes are oils coming from the cannabis plant, which gives plants their classic taste and smell.
Live resin is a product made from non-decarboxylated cannabis, which means it retains the flavor profile of the actual plant as well as the aroma and therapeutic effects. Live resin also come with varying terpene profile (the type of terpene in the concentrate) and the viscosity of the product.
Also, live resin comes in varying forms: butter, jelly, sap, and shatter. You can bet that live resin is one of the most expensive cannabis products. This is because you’re getting a pure, high-quality product that’s unlike other cannabis products in the market. You can’t buy live resin from just any dispensary. The only place to purchase these is from an experienced manufacturer online.
Live resin products are mostly inside vape cartridges, and just a few of these live resin products are Buddies, Raw Garden, Alpine, and Ursa.
Oils/CBD Oils
CBD oil is another best-seller, and these oils may be taken orally, vaped, added to food or beverages, or made into capsule form. Most consumers use CBD oil to deal with different medical conditions, including epilepsy, anxiety, and even cancer.
Most CBD oils in the market may contain small amounts of THC; therefore, you won’t feel any severe psychoactive effects. There are so many cannabis oils in the market, but no two products are the same. It’s also important to note that there are no over-the-counter CBD oil products that have been approved by the FDA. Some cannabis oils may over-claim, while some may not be as effective as others.
Always remember that when you buy cannabis oils, these must be classified as full-spectrum with lower than 0.3 percent THC. The product must be made from US-cultivated hemp and should be tested safe by a third party company. Finally, the oil must be for oral consumption.
Most of the cannabis oils available in the market are inside small 30 ml amber glass bottles with a convenient medical dropper cap. This way, you can easily dose up. Just among the most popular cannabis oils available in the market today is Charlotte’s Web CBD Oil useful for stress, inflammation, and to improve focus. Another product is Veritas Farms Full Spectrum CBD Tincture for pain, stress, and anxiety. Finally, there’s Lazarus Naturals High Potency CBD Tincture for relieving anxiety and improving mood.
Tinctures
A cannabis tincture is an alcohol-based extract that’s consumed by placing only a few drops under the tongue. Tinctures were the most common form of marijuana medicine in the US when it enacted the prohibition. Tinctures are the best way to initially-consume recreational and therapeutic cannabis minus the irritating smoke.
Consistency should be your key to selecting the ideal cannabis tincture. This will make sure that you’re getting the best quality products for your money.
Aside from placing tinctures under the tongue, you may also use this by adding the concentrate in juice, soups, gelatin, salad dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, ice creams, and sherbets. Just a few of the top cannabis tinctures are Dr. Raw, One to One, Vida+, ReLeaf, Lazarus Naturals, Palm Organix, and so many more.
Topical Sprays
Cannabis topical sprays are easy, hands-free, and instant relief for all kinds of ailments. Most sprays are made from high CBD weed that can help ease pain and inflammation, including muscle pains, muscle spasms and strains, joint pain, arthritis, back pain, and so much more. Aside from CBD, these topical products also have other ingredients: camphor oil and menthol, which can further ease pain and improve the effects of traditional sprays.
CBD topical sprays are convenient. Just spray and wait for relief, which usually happens in just a few minutes. You can buy topical sprays made from varying amounts of CBD from specialty stores, or you can ask your cannabis-friendly doctor for the best product that’s right for your needs.
A few of the most popular topical spray brands include CBD for Life, Basic Jane, Xternal, Apothecanna, MOTA, PDQ, Verra, and Coppergel.
Vapes
Cannabis vape pens and vaporizers are still one of the hottest cannabis products this year. This is because using vape pens are more convenient and less dangerous to health than smoking joints. Also, vaporizers are versatile as you can use this to smoke cannabis dried flowers as well as concentrates.
Smoking joints release tar and carcinogens, byproducts of combustion. Vaping makes it easier to dose up as you’re inhaling CBD or THC quickly. Most cannabis vaping stores offer a complete set with the vaping device plus several vaping cartridges.
You can select from different types of vaporizers, including tabletop, portable, vape pens, and dab pens. A few of the most popular vape brands include Chronic, Orchid, Dank Vapes, Premium Organics, and so many more.
Why not try all these best-selling cannabis products this year? Just remember to dose moderately and always use safe and effective cannabis products. And if you must use these products for a medical condition, consult your doctor to get the ideal dose for your therapeutic needs.