Electric toothbrush, smartwatch, vaporizer. The continuous advancement of technologies enables more efficient experiences in many areas of life. At the same time, they help us live up to our health consciousness. With the rapid rise of vaporizers, active ingredients from medicinal plants can be absorbed quickly, easily and more effectively through phytoinhalation. As an alternative to conventional smoking, vaping offers numerous advantages.
Advantageous Absorption Process
When smoking, a combustion process of tobacco or herbs takes place. Due to the high temperatures, not only the active ingredients but also numerous harmful chemicals and toxins are released. In contrast, tobacco or herbs are vaporized when using a vaporizer. There is no combustion or smoke production, but rather the heating of an airflow. As a result, no carbon monoxide is formed and fewer harmful combustion by-products enter the body. This can significantly reduce the health risks associated with smoking.
Due to the absence of smoke production, vaping is a much gentler form of active ingredient absorption. The heated airflow irritates the respiratory tract less, which can reduce coughing and improve respiratory problems.
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A Centuries-Old Proven Method: Phytoinhalation
Phytoinhalation refers to the absorption of vaporized plant active ingredients. By breathing in. Through inhalation. Over the centuries, different cultures have used this method to absorb plant active ingredients. While smoking destroys many active ingredients due to high temperatures, phytoinhalation gently and evenly heats the herbs at significantly lower temperatures. This preserves more of the active and flavor compounds of the plants. This makes vaporizers the preferred choice for patients who want to benefit from the therapeutic properties of plant compounds without taking on the risks of smoking.
Vaping: Letting Off Some Serious Steam
Today, vaporizers enable simple and more effective use of this time-tested form of vaporization. To unlock the full flavor and effect potential of the herbs, the airflow must be heated to the boiling point of the respective herb. The active compounds of, for example, medicinal herbs are preserved, allowing more of the beneficial and healing substances to be absorbed by the body. If you want a mild effect, the temperature should be set as low as possible. To experience the full potential, the temperature is set higher.
Temperature Ranges at Which Plant Active Ingredients Are Released
- CBD: 180 – 210°C
- Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Hops: 130°C
- Sage: 170 – 190°C
Vaporizers enable precise temperature control to reach each herb's individual boiling point. With the CRAFTY+ by Storz und Bickel, you can choose from 3 preset temperature ranges. This model is particularly well suited for dried herbs of your choice. With the Mighty Vaporizer Complete Set you can also vaporize liquid extracts such as oils and concentrates or resins.
Switching from smoking to vaporizers thus offers not only health benefits, but also enables efficient and effective phytoinhalation that preserves the positive properties of plant compounds.