A vaporizer is a device used to heat plant matter to a specific temperature at which the active compounds of the herbs are turned into a gas, to be ingested. Vaporization is an alternative to combustion which is the burning and inhalation of both extra plant matter and active compounds at very high temperatures.
Vaporization is considered superior to smoking by a number of people because it cuts down and can almost eliminate the inhalation of toxic components in smoke. Because they heat material to very specific temperatures vaporizers function by boiling just the active compounds. No burning of herbs happens.
When herbs are burned most of the white smoke that results is from the plant matter itself. It is in this area of the herb that most of the harmful compounds are found. In the case of most herbs that are commonly smoked for enjoyment purposes the active compounds become vapor and able to be consumed at temperatures well below the burning temperature of the underlying material. By heating plant matter to the temperature required to vaporize only the wanted compounds there is no need for combustion.
Many vaporizers work by raising the temperature herbs and then passing the resulting vapor either through a tube to be ingested immediately or into a bag to be inhaled leisurely. Since there is generally not much smoke produced the smoker can enjoy lower temperatures and a much smoother hit.
Fans of vaporization cite several benefits including stronger effects from the active elements and quicker onset as compared to delivery options such as edibles. As another benefit the detrimental effects of second hand smoke are significantly lowered.
Many people enjoy vaporizers and the special smoking experience they can provide. If you are new to vaporization contemporary designs are very easy to use. Many come equipped with digital controls and readouts which allows for precise heat control, the essential part of vaporization..
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