Many people believe that the term “vape” refers to the popular e-cigarettes and vape pens that we see being used everywhere. Although these products were certainly many of the first that allowed new users to experience the vaporization of e-liquids, the vape industry has grown and evolved to the point that almost any substance can be vaporized. Dry herbs are arguably one of the more unique substances to vape and vaporized herbs give you an experience that smoking cannot provide. If you have been interested in vaping your favorite dry herbs, continue reading below to learn more about the devices that make this possible.
What Is a Dry Herb Vaporizer?
A dry herb vaporizer is an electronic device that is designed to heat your herbs to the point of vaporization. When your herbs are heated up to a certain temperature, the active ingredients within the plant are “baked” out of your chosen substance and released from the herb in the form of vapor. This vapor then builds up within your device and is extracted when you inhale the vapors through the mouthpiece. The truth is that this process is not much different from other vaporizers. There is just a slight variation in the build that makes it so that your device can achieve this function.
Features
There are a few great features that you will notice in your dry herb vaporizer that you are not going to find in your e-liquid vape or your dab pen. Here are a few of those new (and exciting) product features.
Temperature Control
Vapes that are designed to handle substances like e-liquids and wax concentrates will typically use voltage levels as temperature ranges are largely unnecessary for these products. In dry herb vaporizers, however, temperature plays a huge role in your experience. When dry herbs are exposed to heat, different temperature levels cause the active ingredients to react differently. For example, a lower temperature applied to an herb such as marijuana may result in a more flavorful vape session while a higher temperature will result in more intense clouds and vapor. Temperature control gives you the ability to experiment with your herbs and figure out what you like most while vaping.
Herbal Chamber
E-liquid vapes will use oil cartridges or open coil systems and dab pens will use atomizers to heat up your substances. For dry herb vapes, however, you can expect an herbal chamber to be the main heating element within your vaporizer. Usually hidden underneath the mouthpiece, the herbal chamber is a small opening that can hold a certain amount of ground herbs. The heating element within the device then heats up the herbs within this chamber and the vapor goes up toward the mouthpiece. Like many coils, herbal chambers may be made out of materials such as quartz or ceramic to maintain the flavor of your herbs as they are baked and released.
Smoking Vs. Vaping
For the most part, the main differences between vaping and smoking are noticeable once you have done both. One of the biggest differences is the heating method applied to your herbs. Smoking requires you to use an open flame to light your herbs on fire to release the active ingredients. Vaping, on the other hand, uses electricity to heat up a certain section of your vape device, which then comes into contact with your herbs to release the vapors. However, there is no combustion involved in this process (unless you accidentally turn the heat up too high and scorch your herbs). This difference also has an impact on your health. Smoking, in no capacity, is a healthy activity for you as it can damage your lungs, throat, and mouth and can lead to health problems like cancer. Vaping is generally better for you as it gets rid of all of the smoke.
Another major difference between the two is convenience. Smoking may be easy to do when you have a cigarette or a joint but can be far more difficult when you are smoking from a tool, which needs to be prepared before use. Vapes are typically small and just need to be loaded and charged before use. This makes them the perfect product for when you are on the go. Additionally, these devices are less noticeable during use.
Conclusion
For all of the herb loves out there, dry herb vaporizers can be an excellent alternative to smoking your products. If you have heard of dry herb vapes but don’t have enough information to judge whether or not they would be a good fit for you, take a look at the guide above to learn more about what you would get when you purchased your own!