Vaporization and its Effects on Cannabis

Cannabis is an incredibly versatile material, so you can consume it in many ways. One of the most popular ways to use cannabis in modern times is vaporizing it. Interested in learning how cannabis vaporization works and what its benefits are? Check out our guide to learn all the fascinating details about vaporizing cannabis.

Is vaping cannabis safe?

The health effects of vaporizing cannabis are often one of the first things new cannabis consumers ask about. Compared to other cannabis inhalation methods such as combustion, vaporization produces less toxic chemicals and results in less lung damage.[1] 

How does vaporization alter cannabis effects?

Cannabis vaporization works by heating cannabis to high temperatures. The heat activates the compounds in cannabis and turns them into a vapor.[3] When you inhale this vapor, it goes into your lungs and then enters your bloodstream.

You can feel the effects of vaporization in just a few seconds. Most people find that the effects will be strongest within 30 minutes of vaporizing and then drop off sharply.

Potential benefits of cannabis vaporization

There are many reasons that people say they choose cannabis vaporization over other methods:

• Convenience of use and preparation

• Reduced odor from the vapor you exhale

• Fewer toxic chemicals in the vapor as compared to inhaling combusted cannabis, depending on the type of vaporizer and quality of material that is vaporized [1]

• Ease of adjusting your dosage

• Fast onset of the effects[4]

• Discreet and portable design

• More pronounced taste and flavor of cannabis concentrates

Types of cannabis vaporizers

Vaporizers come in various shapes and styles that can impact your vaporizing experience. Some common models include:

• Vaporizer pen: These are small, pen-sized vaporizers. They’re lightweight devices with built-in cartridges that contain flavorful cannabis concentrates.

• Portable vaporizer: This compact style fits in the palm of your hand and is battery-operated. It may let you swap out various vaporizing cartridges, or it may work with dried cannabis.
  
  
• Tabletop vaporizer: These usually require a connection to an outlet and are too big to carry around with ease. They can vaporize at high temperatures and produce large amounts of vapor.

• Conduction vaporizers: This style of vaporizer has a heated chamber that directly touches the cannabis to warm it. It's popular because it's the fastest type of vaporizer.

• Convection vaporizers:This vaporizer uses indirect heat to vaporize cannabis. It produces warm air that flows over the product to produce vapor.[3]

How do users experience the act of vaping?

What's it like to vaporize cannabis? The precise effects vary depending on what model you have and how your body responds to cannabis. However, most people agree that it's a pleasant and enjoyable experience that feels similar to smoking but may be more intense.[5][4]

Vaporizing starts with selecting your vaporizer and loading it with your desired type of cannabis. Once you select your temperature and inhale, you'll get a mouthful of flavorful vapor. Vapor is usually slightly heavier and denser than air in feel, and some cannabis strains may have a rich, creamy, or tingly mouthfeel. As you inhale, you may notice physical and mental sensations such as relaxation, creativity, thoughtfulness, and calmness.[5]

Safety considerations when vaping cannabis

To make sure you get the best experience possible when experimenting with a cannabis vaporizer, follow these tips:

• When vaporizing concentrates, always pick products free from unnecessary additives such as vitamin E acetate.[2]
• Always check the THC content in a product before vaporizing and adjust your dose accordingly.
• Vaporize at lower temperature levels.
• Start with a very low dose, just a brief inhale, and wait to see how you feel before consuming more.[1]
• Select a high-quality vaporizer that isn't made with metals that could release toxins into the vapor.[2]

Choosing the right vaporizer for cannabis at PAX

The best vaporizer for your needs will depend on your budget, your vaporizing habits, and the types of cannabis you want to use. To help you choose from all of PAX's great products, here's a quick overview of our options:

• PAX MINI: This compact vaporizer provides even heating for cannabis flowers and produces vapor in just 22 seconds.

• PAX PLUS: This versatile vaporizer lets you use both concentrates and cannabis flowers.

• ERA GO: This oil vaporizer works with PAX Era pods and is designed with a longer-lasting battery for more sessions.

• ERA PRO: This concentrate vaporizer features instant draw, temperature control, and a powerful battery.[6]

Frequently asked questions about cannabis vaporization

Here are the answers to some of the most common questions people have about vaporizing cannabis.

Is vaping cannabis safer than smoking it?

Research about vape vs. smoking shows that people who vaporize instead of smoke are exposed to less harmful particles, so long as they are vaporizing quality product and using a reputable vaporizer.[1]

What temperature is ideal for vaporizing cannabis?

The ideal temperature is somewhere between 325 to 430 degrees Fahrenheit. This lets you get full THC vaporization while still enjoying a rich range of flavors.[3]

How does vaporization affect the taste of cannabis?

With vaporization, you get to experience more of the flavors in your plant material as compared to combustion. Since there are fewer combustion byproducts, at lower temperatures you taste the true flavors of all the terpenes in your cannabis.

As you can see, vaporizing cannabis can be an excellent way to explore the world of THC. To experience it for yourself, grab your PAX device, choose your perfect cannabis, and enjoy.

Reference section

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7757764/

[2] https://www.verywellhealth.com/are-vaporizers-the-safest-way-to-smoke-weed-1124089

[3] https://www.leafly.com/learn/consume/what-is-cannabis-vaping

[4] https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2019-10/CCSA-Cannabis-Inhaling-Ingesting-Risks-Infographic-2019-en.pdf

[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/what-does-it-feel-like-to-be-high

[6] https://www.pax.com/vapes