The raw, dried cannabis plant — the most natural and traditional form. Flower is the trimmed, cured buds of the female cannabis plant, containing trichomes rich in cannabinoids and terpenes. Available in pre-packaged quantities (typically grams, eighths, quarters, halves, and ounces), flower offers the full spectrum of the plant's compounds. Quality is judged by trichome density, aroma, moisture content, and trim quality.

Common uses: Smoking in joints, pipes, or bongs; vaporizing in dry herb vaporizers

Pre-made joints rolled with ground cannabis flower, ready to smoke. Pre-rolls offer convenience and consistent sizing. They come in singles, multi-packs, and infused varieties (coated in concentrate or kief for higher potency). Quality pre-rolls use whole-nug flower rather than shake or trim. Missouri dispensaries typically offer 0.5g, 1g, and 1.5g sizes.

Common uses: Ready-to-smoke, no accessories needed

Highly potent cannabis extracts with THC levels ranging from 60-90%. The main types include: Wax — a soft, opaque concentrate with a waxy texture. Shatter — a glass-like, translucent concentrate that shatters when broken. Live Resin — extracted from fresh-frozen flower, preserving the full terpene profile for superior flavor. Rosin — a solventless extract made with heat and pressure, considered the cleanest form. Distillate — highly refined oil, nearly pure THC, used in vape cartridges and edibles. Hash — compressed trichomes, the oldest form of cannabis concentrate.

Common uses: Dabbing, adding to flower, vaporizing

Pre-filled cartridges containing cannabis oil, designed to attach to a battery-powered pen. Most use the universal 510-thread connection, though some brands use proprietary systems. Cartridge oil is typically distillate (flavor added via botanical or cannabis-derived terpenes) or live resin (full-spectrum flavor). Disposable all-in-one vapes with integrated batteries are also popular.

Common uses: Portable, discreet vaporizing

Cannabis-infused food and beverage products. Gummies are the most popular format, offering precise dosing (typically 5mg or 10mg THC per piece). Other formats include chocolates, hard candies, cookies, brownies, beverages, and mints. Missouri law requires clear labeling with THC content per serving and per package. Edibles are metabolized by the liver, producing 11-hydroxy-THC, which is more potent and longer-lasting than inhaled THC.

Common uses: Oral consumption, discreet, long-lasting effects

Liquid cannabis extracts in an alcohol or MCT oil base, administered with a dropper. Tinctures are taken sublingually (under the tongue) for faster absorption or can be added to food and drinks. They offer the most precise dosing of any cannabis product — each dropper typically delivers 1-2mg increments. Available in THC-dominant, CBD-dominant, and balanced formulations.

Common uses: Sublingual drops, adding to food/drinks, micro-dosing

Cannabis-infused products applied directly to the skin, including creams, lotions, balms, salves, and transdermal patches. Most topicals provide localized relief without psychoactive effects. They're commonly used for muscle soreness, joint pain, and skin conditions. Transdermal patches can deliver cannabinoids systemically for whole-body effects, including potential psychoactivity.

Common uses: Localized pain relief, skin conditions, inflammation

Measured doses of cannabis oil in a pill or capsule format. These offer the most pharmaceutical-like cannabis experience with consistent, repeatable dosing. Available in THC, CBD, and combination formulations. Some capsules use nano-emulsion technology for faster onset. Ideal for patients who want precise medical dosing without the variability of other methods.

Common uses: Oral consumption, medical dosing, consistency