Dry Herb Vaporizers
While still fairly new to the market, dry herb vaporizers also called weed vaporizers, have quickly become a favourite option for cannabis consumers, especially for those who appreciate efficiency and customizability.
How do Dry Herb Vaporizers Work?
At their core, all herbal vaporizers work by precisely heating a specific material to the point of vaporization, while avoiding combustion. This process helps increase the number of cannabis compounds being activated, which helps increase overall potency, while also avoiding any burnt aromas. Depending on the device you choose, the heating temperature may be controllable, but all herbal vaporizers will restrict power so that only vaporization occurs. When looking at the differences between vaporization and combustion, the most important factor to take into account is the temperature used for each process. Looking first at combustion, this process generally requires some sort of open flame that may reach 315 degrees Celsius, or 600 degrees Fahrenheit. This process will generally boil away quite a bit of the cannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis before the herb is even consumed. On the other hand, a vaporizer will range between 180 to 190 degrees Celsius (356 to 374 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperatures in this range will better extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis, without much loss. The variations in temperature also greatly impact the flavour and aroma of cannabis. Because vaporization preserves a greater amount of terpenes, the aroma of the natural plant is better preserved. This allows for a more floral and herbaceous aroma, whereas combustion often produces an acrid and burnt smell.Advantages of a Dry Herb Vaporizer
There are a number of advantages to vaporizing herbs over combusting them, including cost, taste, and stealth.
While numbers in studies vary, it is widely agreed that vaporizing is far more efficient than combustion, meaning more bang for your buck. Eliminating the smoke, a dry herb vaporizer provides a more potent, clean, and flavorful draw while also reducing stress on the lungs. Moreover, vapor has a far less pungent aroma that almost completely dissipates when ventilated, with little to no residual offensive odor.
Regardless of your experience as a cannabis user, dry herb vaporizers will almost always provide a distinct advantage over combustion methods. Their inherent ability to better preserve cannabinoids and terpenes makes them appealing to cannabis connoisseurs, as well as any user that may want a more potent experience from their cannabis consumption. The ability to better control temperature settings also helps users tailor their entire experience, giving them a simple tool to greatly affect their entire experience.Types of Dry Herb Vaporizers
While the term dry herb vaporizer is used as a catch-all for any device that vaporizes cannabis, there are currently two distinct variants of dry herb vaporizers. Without going into too much detail, desktop vaporizers will require a larger power source (i.e. a wall outlet), while portable vaporizers will run off a battery. Each device has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages, the choice between the two will ultimately depend on how and where you want to use your dry herb vaporizer.Select your province to validate your age.