Medical studies show heavy marijuana smokers have suffered severe bronchitis and respiratory infections. Vaporizing marijuana is an excellent way of reducing the irritating respiratory toxins in marijuana smoke. The vaporizer reduces the amount of tar you inhale. Their is quite a bit of tar in marijuana, tobacco and other herbs especially in Marijuana.

Also herbs are smoked on a recreational basis by millions of people across the world. These people can also take advantage of the benefits of a vaporizer.

The effect of vaporizing herbs is generally quite different to smoking. Some prefer the feeling of vaporizing and others prefer the feeling of smoking. Even if you prefer the feelings of smoking, it is very handy having a vaporizer. It can be used from time to time to reduce the harmful affects of smoking. For example if you have a sore throat and would like to consume your herbs. The vaporizer can be used and it should not irritate your throat. Or you may feel that your lungs are congested and need some improving, but you would like some herbs. Then vaporize your herbs and you should see improvements in your health. This is especially the case if you have a cold or the flu. The marijuana/herbs may help to reduce the severity of the symptoms caused by the cold. It may be just to painful to smoke when you throat is sore and lungs are conjested.

If you smoke marijuana and find that you are becoming tired and unmotivated and you do not want to quit using marijuana. Try vaporizing your marijuana and you will get more a of a clean headed high buzz.

Like tobacco, marijuana smoke contains toxins that are known to be hazardous to the respiratory system. Among them are the highly carcinogenic polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, a prime suspect in cigarette-related cancers. These toxins are essentially a byproduct of combustion, separate from the pharmaceutically active components of marijuana, known as cannabinoids, which include THC. When you burn marijuana it produces quite a lot of tar. Pipes and joints generally do not have proper filters. Bongs are not the answer, because you inhale concentrated smoke.

The vaporizer certainly reduces the level of tar. You will not have to worry about the harmful carcinogens your body is absorbing when you inhale marijuana smoke.

How to use a Marijuana Vaporizer

You take your marijuana buds and cut them up or grind them slightly. This helps increase the surface area. You then place the cannabis in to the cup style bowl and adjust the temperature. Each vaporizer is different so read the directions on how to control the temperature. The vaporization temperature will alter the affect of the herb.

How Does A Marijuana Vaporizer Work

As the heat is applied to your herbs the THC resins inside medical cannabis buds gets hot enough to vaporize. When this happens the good chemicals held within the small resins on the plants actually vaporize out into a thin mist (vapor). The vapor starts to thicken as it gathers inside a clear glass dome. The vapor is now ready to be inhaled through a long tube. Once the marijuana has been fully vaporized, you are left with the remains of the marijuana plant. The remaining chaff is the waste product. This is what you would have inhaled had you smoked the marijuana rather than vaporize it.

What Are The Benefits Of A Marijuana Vaporizer

The greatest benefit is that you do not inhale any of the harmful smoke produced by a marijuana cigarette (joint). However, through the vaporization process you still receive all the active chemical ingredients from the marijuana buds you place in the bowl. When you burn herbs harmful chemicals are created. Vaporizing your herbs reduces the number of harmful chemicals.

AK-47

AK-47 is one of the most awarded strains of cannabis in the world. Its name was given by the “one-hit” wonder capabilities of the buds. It has an extremely sweet, spicy aroma when flowering, and the buds retain that same fragrance indefinitely when stored properly. It is a cross between 3 sativas and an indica, and as such, is very relaxing and inspirational when vaporized. AK-47 does not seem to put patients asleep or have strong de-motivational effects. However, one patient mentioned that there seems to be no “plateau” effect; the more ingested, the more effect the buds have on the patient. This is an extremely popular strain with those who suffer from glaucoma and chronic pain.

Legend’s Ultimate Indica

The Ultimate Indica we produce was developed in collaboration between Breeder Steve of Spice of Life Seeds and Red of Legends Seeds. It is a cross between the medically valued Ortega strain and Sweet Tooth #3, also a highly prized Indica. The phenotype grown in our gardens has a nutty, earthy aroma and taste. It is a favorite of those who are not particularly fond of the sweet, fruity strains so common in the cannabis world. This is 100% Indica, and has extremely calming effects. It is generally recommended for pain management, and also is good for those with sleep disorders such as insomnia. Although this strain can lull you to sleep very quickly, there is no “cloudy” hangover in the morning, like one experiences with popular sleep-aids on the drugstore shelves. It is very popular among those patients who tend to get anxious after medicating, describing mild “paranoia” and negative thoughts. If a patient has these tendencies, “LUI” (Legends Ultimate Indica) is the strain we always recommend.

Grape Haze

Grape Haze is actually a phenotype of Super Silver Haze developed by crossing Skunk, Northern Lights, and the mighty Haze plant. Our plants do not produce huge amounts, and the buds themselves do not tend to show the insane amounts of resin that our other varieties possess. But don’t be fooled; this is potent medicine! It takes much longer to produce this sativa-dominated strain; but we feel it is extremely worth the extra time it takes. It has a “creeper” effect; the medication takes a moment to affect the patient. It has a tremendous “body high”, and can also be inspirational to the mind. It can also make the patient very social and talkative, and generates good feelings when vaporized. Our plants have a very strong sour grape fragrance, and a nice grape flavor upon exhalation. We are the only producers of this strain in Colorado, to the best of our knowledge. It is a very long-lasting sativa; one of our patients feels its effects for many hours after ingesting a small amount of this beautiful medicine.

Island Sweet Skunk

Island Sweet Skunk was produced in Vancouver, BC, and is tremendously popular among the Canadian medical cannabis community. It has a very unique aroma and taste, a skunky start gives way to a citrus finish. Island Sweet Skunk has been shown to produce high amounts of THC (+/- 20%), and the flavor alone makes it a favorite of medical patients. It has very soothing effects on digestive tract ailments, and can almost immediately relieve the nausea associated with chemo/radiation therapy for cancer patients.

Maple Leaf Indica X Mr. Nice (F1 Hybrid)