Vaporising herbs the right way - the optimal vaporizer temperatures

One way to get to know your vaporizer better is to experiment with the temperature settings. These experiments are, after all, joyful research. However, a far more scientific approach is to know the boiling points of the different ingredients and their properties. This is what we call fun applied science!

What is the best possible vaporizer temperature?

Before we explore the depths of the boiling temperatures of the different ingredients, here are the most important results: There is a certain temperature range in which the different compounds are released by the herbs. In this respect, each individual compound shows extraordinary properties in its effect. Pure experimentation can basically show you which effect you like best, but the optimal vaporizer temperature to extract a wide range of psychoactive compounds is 185°C. The ideal temperature range for cannabis, for example, is between 180 and 210°C. Vaporizer temperatures below 190°C are more likely to produce a cerebral high, while higher temperatures produce a high that affects the body. Depending on the herb, different temperatures should be used to achieve excellent results.

At what temperatures do cannabinoids vaporise?

Der Temperaturbereich in welchem Cannabinoide verdampfen, befindet sich zwischen 157 und 220 Grad Celsius. Alle Cannabinoide besitzen unterschiedliche Siedepunkte, deshalb bewirkt das Verdampfen des gleichen Krautes bei unterschiedlichen Temperaturen auch unterschiedliche Ergebnisse. Grundsätzlich gibt es zwei maßgebliche Wirkungen, die wir als den “zerebralen Rausch” und den “körperlichen Rausch” bezeichnen. Wie bereits im vorigen Absatz angesprochen, bewirkt das Verdampfen bei niedrigeren Temperaturen eher eine mental berauschende Wirkung, während höhere Temperaturen eine körperliche Wirkung verursachen. Hinweis: Obwohl einige der folgenden Cannabinoide Temperaturen über 200 Grad Celsius benötigen,  bedeutet das Einstellen eines Vaporizers auf diese Temperatur, dass man die Verbrennung des Krauts riskiert. Eine Verbrennung sollte aber bestmöglich vermieden werden.

THC - 157°C - Probably the most famous cannabinoid. It has both euphoric and analgesic effects. In addition, it causes a great feeling of relaxation.

CBD - 160 to 180°C - The most sought-after cannabinoid among medical users. It partially counteracts and diminishes the effects of THC. It also counteracts feelings of anxiety and paranoia.

Delta-8-THC - 175 to 178°C - This cannabinoid is very similar to THC. However, it is more stable and less psychoactive. It has the property of being anti-vomiting.

CBN - 185°C - CBN often occurs in very small quantities. Nevertheless, the effects can be noticeable. It breaks down THC and is strongly associated with a sedative effect.

CBC - 220°C - This cannabinoid exhibits anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

THCV - 220°C - THCV reduces the psychoactive effects of THC. Further research is still needed.

Flavonoids - herb does not smell the same as herb

Together with the terpenoids, flavonoids are little known compared to the famous cannabinoids. Flavonoids are a large class of plant pigments, which are also sometimes referred to as vitamin P. Terpenoids and flavonoids are partly responsible for the appearance, taste and smell of a particular strain. That is why we open the bag when we buy them, because their smell reveals a lot about the character of the plant. It is believed that they bring secondary health benefits. The next paragraphs describe both the effects and the vaporizer temperatures at which the flavonoids vaporise.

Beta-sitosterol - 134°C - It is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Apigenin - 178°C - Believed to have estrogenic, anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cannflavin A - 182°C - is a COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitor.

Quercetin - 250°C - is an antioxidant and antiviral flavonoid. It boils at temperatures outside the range of cannabis vaporisation.

Terpenoids - now it gets interesting

Terpenoids are structurally related to terpenes and occur naturally in a variety of plants. In part, they contribute to what gives plants their unique aromatic properties. The scent of cinnamon, cloves and menthol, for example, are well-known terpenoids. The strongest known naturally occurring psychedelic compound is salvinorin A - a terpenoid. The following are descriptions of effects and boiling points.

Beta-caryophyllene - 199°C - Believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-malarial properties.

Alpha-terpinol - 156°C - is an antioxidant, sedative, antibiotic and anti-malarial.

Beta-myrcene - 166-168°C - is an analgesic, antibiotic and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Delta-3-Caren - 168°C - has anti-inflammatory properties.

1,8-Cineole - 176°C - promotes blood flow to the brain, acts as a stimulant and is antiviral, anti-inflammatory and an antibiotic.

Limonin-D - 177°C - occurs naturally in cannabis. It has antimutagenic, antidepressant and immune system-boosting properties.

P-Cymol - 177°C - is an antibiotic and an antimycotic, especially against candidiasis.

Linalool - 198°C - is an antidepressant, sedative and immune system booster.

Terpinol-4-ol - 209°C - is an antibiotic and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Borneol - 210°C - is an antibiotic.

Alpha-terpineol - 217°C - is a sedative, antibiotic, antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Pulegone - 224°C - is a sedative and may have memory-enhancing properties.

The humidity of the herb and the vaporizer temperature

When smoked in a bong or sport cigarette, dry herb can be a pain, but not in a vaporizer. Because it is dry, it vaporises faster. If it vaporises too hot, the active ingredients could evaporate too quickly, and the flavour and aroma will suffer. Each strain and situation is unique, so there is no general guide on how to vaporise dry herb. However, as a rule of thumb, the drier the herb, the lower the vaporizer temperature.

If the herb is still fresh, it will logically have a higher moisture content. This can sometimes make it difficult to extract the cannabinoids. To make vaporising easier, it is recommended to do a so-called flavonoid run. You set the vaporizer to a lower temperature, around 138°C to 148°C. Following this, it is possible to obtain a bag of flavonoid vapour, gently and slowly drying the herb a little. After this, your herb should be dry enough to vaporise efficiently at the temperatures that extract the cannabinoids.

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