 | Pot Culture: vaporising & spotting |
 Harm reduction Advice BY THE CANNALYST, Norml News Autumn 2004
If you are interested in smoking cannabis, and I suspect you are, then you should know about vaporisation and how you can more safely consume cannabis.
The active ingredients in marijuana - THC and other cannabinoids - are found on the outside of the plant, and these become a vapor or steam at a much lower temperature than combustion occurs. Research by California NORML shows peak THC vapors are achieved at 180oC. The first carcinogenic substances, benzene and toluene, start at 200cC while combustion does not start until about 400oC.
This means if you keep your herb under 200 degrees, you won't inhale anything harmful. This is particularly important for people who are considering using cannabis for extended periods.
Vaporisers, such as the BC model shown here, are becoming more popular here in Aotearoa.
Most models work by heating herbs on a hotplate and collecting the vapors in a glass dome. More expensive models heat the air rather than the herb. The best I have tried is the Volcano, from Germany, which inflates a large balloon with vapor that has been tested as 88% THC!
A similar result can be achieved using ordinary spotting knives, but most people like to heat the knives up really hot, and roll huge spots. Try using cool knives, with the gas or element turned right down, and smaller spots. Not only better for your lungs, but the effect is more "high" than "stoned", which is much nicer.
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