Today, it's possible to inhale the active substances of a plant without burning it: this is called vaporizing CBD. Did you know? Yes, or no. We'll take a look at the vaporization technique in this article.
After the boom in electronic cigarettes a few years ago, a new product has quietly arrived on the market: the vaporizer. Functioning completely differently from an e-cig, pocket or desktop "vapes" don't use liquid, but rather the dried herb of your choice to create a delicious vapor without any combustion or its negative effects. Immerse yourself in a world full of smoke, but without fire: that of phyto-inhalation and vaporizers.
For almost 10 years, vaporizers have been found in living rooms, backpacks, and the pockets of the initiated. But in recent months, the way we consume dehydrated plant products has been evolving. Today, vaporizers are becoming more popular and the range is expanding.
Two Universes, One Pleasure
To begin, and try to clarify things, there are two main categories. Desktop vaporizers require an electrical connection and operate using a bag or mouthpiece that everyone around the table shares to consume their favorite product. These products are generally intended for customers who will use them comfortably nestled on their couch or kitchen—in short, they play at home!
On the other side of the vaporization world, we find portable vaporizers or pocket vaporizers. This category uses a battery to power the dried herb heater and operate the device, which is often connected to your smartphone to control the settings.
A Healthy Technology
To make a simple comparison, it's important to remember that burning plant matter generates a large number of toxic compounds for the body. Unlike vaporization, vaporization develops a temperature lower than the product's combustion point while allowing the extraction of various active properties from the plant placed in the vaporizer without generating toxic substances. This is called phytoinhalation.
Another remarkable feature of vaporization is that the extraction rate of certain active plant ingredients can reach up to 95% using this system. Combustion, in the case of CBD, only extracts 12% of the content present in the dried flower. It's up to each individual to form their own opinion on the process. The taste will also be different from that of combustion. Indeed, many substances produced in the home are simply not generated by vaporization.
Quality products
PAX CBD Vaporizer
We're obviously not going to cover the entire offering in this article. A quick glance at online comparisons will quickly inform you on the matter. But it's worth noting that certain manufacturers are now the benchmarks. The German company Storz Bickel stands out on all fronts. The Volcano desktop vaporizer is recognized as reliable and durable, while the smaller Crafty+ and Mighty have long been a staple among connoisseurs. We can also mention the PAX model, now in its third version, which is very lightweight and well-finished, or the Boundless CFX, which shares a similar aesthetic with the Crafty+ for a slightly lower price.
The only thing that will deter consumers is the price. Even if the prices are no longer the same as ten years ago, you'll still need to budget a little over a hundred euros for a quality portable vaporizer and have a slightly larger budget to equip your home.