What is a herb vaporizer?
The herb vaporizers are devices designed to heat dry herbs (as well as resins, oils and other forms of concentrates) to extract their active ingredients in a smoke that is then inhaled. Vaporizers come in different shapes and sizes, and can offer a variety of functionalities. One of the main advantages of vaporization is that it’s far less harmful to your respiratory system than traditional combustion (as when smoking a cigarette or CBD joint, for example). Rather than burning the material to extract smoke, vaporization allows you to inhale a vapour produced by a high temperature, without burning the material (such as dry herb or resin).
How does a herb vaporizer work?
In vaporization, unlike combustion, the herb doesn’t burn; it’s the heat that generates the vapor. Using a vaporizer is generally very simple. Simply prepare your dry herb, either by hand or with a grinder, and place it in the vaporization chamber provided. Next, choose the desired temperature, which can influence the amount of vapor produced and the sensation felt on inhalation. Be sure to clean the vaporization chamber regularly, so that your vaporizer doesn’t clog up and delivers the most faithful taste possible.
What’s the difference between conduction and convection herb vaporizers?
We’ve explained above how vaporization works in broad terms, but in reality it can be even more complex: there are conduction and convection herb vaporizers on the market, so let’s try to understand the difference:
Conduction vaporizers: with conduction herb vaporizers, there is contact between the heat source and the herb to be vaporized. This is one of the first methods used on conventional vaporizers. However, this method is not without its advantages: the entire flower is not heated, which can make temperature adjustment more tedious than with a convection vaporizer. The Dynavap is without doubt the best example of a conduction vaporizer.
Convection vaporizers: convection vaporizers work on the principle of heating the flower to raise its temperature. The heat source and the material do not come into contact. The air flow circulates in the vaporization chamber where the dry herb is located. These herb vaporizers retain heat well, and are generally made from heat-retaining materials such as ceramic or stainless steel.
What are the different types of herb vaporizers and how do you choose the right one?
There are so many different vaporizers on the market! Your choice of vaporizer is obviously closely linked to your lifestyle and budget. They can be grouped into two main categories: portable portable vaporizers and salon vaporizers. These indications already tell us about their main difference in use! Portable herbal vaporizers like the Pax or Da Vinci to name but a few, are top-quality vaporizers offering a multitude of settings and options to personalize your vaporizing experience. Their advantages lie in their size, which means you can take them with you wherever you go. Living-room vaporizers, on the other hand, are more difficult to slide around because of their size. On the other hand, they offer a host of features to help you get the most out of your herb. If you want to vaporize resins or other CBD concentrates, make sure your vaporizer has a box or a system for adding substances other than flowers. The Fenix mini allows you to vaporize resins! Please visit our vaporizer product pages for more information on these technological gems.
What are the advantages of using a herb vaporizer?
Avoiding combustion has a number of highly appreciable advantages! With vaporization, a large proportion of the active ingredients are preserved, unlike conventional combustion where many of these substances are lost. For this reason alone, vaporization deserves our full attention, since the main reason for consuming dried herb is to benefit from the effects of the plant’s active ingredients. Vaporization is therefore more economical, offering more effects for the same quantity of raw material.
What’s more, vaporization produces a vapour that is less irritating and less harmful to your respiratory system. The throat is much less irritated than with combustion, and this is noticeable from the very first inhalations. Finally, vaporizers offer the advantage of discretion, which can be very practical in certain situations. What’s more, they simplify the process, since there’s no need to roll anything. For all these reasons, herbal vaporizers are becoming increasingly popular with smokers.
What does the future hold for herb vaporizers?
In a world where technology and innovation are king, it’s crucial for herbal vaporizers to keep abreast of the latest news. Vaporizers are a popular and effective way to consume herbs, and their popularity continues to grow. The good news is that this market is full of possibilities, and the prospects for the future are impressive.
Herbal vaporizers are an excellent alternative to traditional smoking, and the health benefits are enormous, as the burning of herbs is avoided entirely. So it’s a safe bet that the market share of herbal vaporizers continues to grow. Time will tell, but at Canna-House, we’ve already got an opinion on the matter.
Herbal vaporizers recommended by Canna-House:
Want to try your hand at the world of vaporizers with a vapo that vaporizes resins and oils? The Fenix Fenix mini vaporizer is undoubtedly the perfect entry point. Sold with a small box, it can also vaporize resins! The Dynavap not only works like a disruptive device, but also faithfully reproduces the aromas of your herbs. It’s really hard to choose between these little gems, but as you can see, each smoker has his own vaporizer, depending on your expectations and lifestyle!
The different versions of the Volcano ( Hybrid, Digital & Hybrid Onyx ) from Storz & bickel have themselves made their mark as the best vaporizers in the salon, thanks to their incredible design quality and the pleasant, customizable experience they offer. Special mention must go to the Stündenglass Gravity Hookah x Dr Greenthumb’s , which simply left us speechless. Its operating kinematics, functionalities and design, which make it look more like a decorative object than a high-end herbal vaporizer, more than charmed us!
