For newbies, vaping can be confusing. There are lots of options available that simply trying to figure out how to vape cannabis is almost impossible for the inexperienced. Studies have shown that vaping cannabis is more efficient than smoking it. Vaping might even be less harmful since the user is not exposed to the harmful byproducts usually found in the plant during combustion. Read on to learn more about cannabis vapes and how to use them.
What are Cannabis Vapes?
Technically, a vaporizer is a device that generates a certain substance in the form of a vapor, especially for medicinal inhalation. This might be a broad explanation, but it suits the purpose because vaporizers come in various shapes and sizes. It comes in big tabletop units to small-hand held devices that can easily fit in your purse or pocket more commonly referred to as vape pens.
How to Vape THC and CBD?
Step 1: Pick Your Cannabis Bud
First off, you need a special vape device that can handle dry herb. It is important to known that many of these pens and cartridges will still combust the weed like when you are smoking joint. There is no technology available today that can vaporize plant matter since the burning point is too high. People use concentrates or tinctures when vaping.
- Concentrates are a broad category of marijuana that includes wax, oil and shatter. These are stronger than dry bud from where they come from because the cannabinoid THC and CBD are removed from the plant matter during the extraction process. Because they are very potent, a little amount goes a long way.
- Tinctures are easy to make and are very effective. They are usually more of a liquid than an oil, so you usually refill a vape device that handles tinctures without buying expensive cartridges.
Step 2: Pick Your Vape Device
- A tabletop unit is a vaporizer similar to those used with medicated rubs and essential oils. Because of their size, they are not portable and usually require a power outlet. They will also get everyone in the room medicated or high. If you are by yourself, have no plans of going anywhere anytime soon or want to share the experience with other people, this device is a good choice.
- Disposable vape pens offer the easiest way to vape CBD and THC. These are one-time vaporizers that come pre-filled with your choice of e-liquid. You cannot reuse these units, so once the liquid runs out, it will have to be disposed and you need to buy yourself a new one.
- Pre-filled cartridgessimplify the vaping process by letting you only replace the cartridges instead of buying a whole new device. You can get 0.5 or 1 milliliter cartridges that contain THC, CBD or a combination of both.
- Refillable vaporizers are made up of a battery attached to the tank with an internal oil. The tank is removed, opened up and filled with your choice of e-liquid. These are usually more complex than the pre-filled and disposable varieties but they offer more flexibility on what you consume. You can use pre-filled cartridges or your own tincture and oil, and even let you regular the heat in the vape chamber.
Step 3: Pick Your Dosage
Dosage is important for both CBD and THC. Too much of the latter can easily get you too high, while too little of the former will not give you the effects and benefits that you are looking for. And once you have satisfied this variable and the other ones above it, start vaping and enjoy the experience!
If you are a beginner, it helps to keep things simple at first. As you continue, you will discover that there are lots of options in the world of vaping. Get started by trying a few disposable vape pens and see the ones that you like, before graduating to vape pens that handle pre-filled CBD and THC cartridges.
