The key issue with cannabis products is their legal status. That is, you may find hundreds of products online but you want to be sure you aren’t violating any law when buying them. Fair enough. This little guide will try to help.

Is It Legal to Buy Cannabis Products Online?

Overall, what’s legal and what’s not usually depends on where you live. In the USA, it depends on your state in the first place. At the federal level though, products derived from hemp are legal. These are products derived from plants that contain 0.3% or less of Delta-9 THC. If a plant contains more, it’s marijuana, not hemp (both are cannabis species though).

The legal status of hemp-derived products at the federal level doesn’t guarantee they are legal in EVERY state. But many states, indeed, permit them. Some states even permit recreational or medicinal marijuana. That is, you may buy marijuana-derived products online there. You can only do that through licensed dispensaries.

5 Cannabis Products You Can Find Online

Below, we will only discuss hemp-derived products.

THCA Liquid Diamonds

These are relatively new. They are used for vaping and provide mild, long-lasting effects. The latter include relaxation, laughter, a heightened appreciation for aesthetics, and all that.

One would normally use thca liquid diamonds in vaporizers or vape pens. The effects are usually felt within minutes and last shorter than the effects of edibles.

THC Gummies

THC gummies are one of the most popular cannabis products available online. The reasons for their popularity are as follows:

• a huge variety of flavors (lemonade, watermelon, peach, raspberry, etc.)
• different effects (mood-lifting, relaxation, sedative, etc.)
• discrete in use
• fast-acting
• potent.

The effects of THC gummies can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to kick in. They also last longer than inhaled forms of THC. And they can be very potent. This is why it is important to use them carefully. Ideally, you should ask your healthcare provider first.

Chocolate

Cannabis-infused chocolate is unusual and thus attractive. The best products contain a mix of THC and CBD (the optimal proportion is 1:1). This combination provides a harmonious mind-body effect. Such chocolate is potent though mild.

The fats in chocolate (it is usually made using peanut butter) help with the absorption of THC and CBD. As a result, their effects are stronger and last longer. The two compounds balance each other well so the use of such chocolate is unlikely to cause anxiety.

Of course, it is smart to start with a small piece (as with anything else). Be attentive to how your body and mind react to it.

Tinctures

These are extracts made by dissolving cannabinoids in alcohol or oil. The latter is preferable and good tinctures would use it, not alcohol. Tinctures can be

• taken sublingually
• added to food or drinks
• used topically.

They can help with relaxation and sometimes pain relief (this depends largely on the cause of the pain though).

Tinctures are rather fast-acting because cannabinoids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes in the mouth. The effects can last several hours. Tinctures are typically sugar-free and low in calories.

Roll-On

And finally, there are relatively new THC roll-ons. These are topical cannabis products infused with THC and other ingredients (usually menthol). Their purpose is to provide targeted relief.

Roll-ons are applied directly to the skin so one normally uses them for post-workout recovery. For example, they can soothe sore muscles and joints. They do not produce psychoactive effects as the THC does not enter the bloodstream.

Final Thoughts

Overall, cannabis products can be legally purchased only as long as they are derived from hemp, not from marijuana. The types of these products can differ from gummies to roll-ons. The effects are mainly associated with relaxation but can sometimes be related to pain relief, too.