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Sam North
Medical cannabis flower is the most prescribed CBPM in the UK, and it is intended to be administered through a dry herb vaporiser.
Why?
Well, smoking any form of medical cannabis is illegal here in the UK, for obvious health reasons. Inhaling combusted plant material is harmful to your lungs and overall health. Using a dry herb vaporiser eliminates the combustion process, making it a much safer and healthier alternative for inhaling the therapeutic compounds offered by cannabis-based medicines.
But one question that almost all new medical cannabis patients have is, "What temperature should I set my vape to?"
In today's continuation of our 'New Patient' blog series, we're going to explore the importance of temperature control when using a dry herb vaporiser and how it can affect your medical cannabis experience.
Before going over the ideal temperature range for vaping medical cannabis flower, let's first have a look at why the temperature you set your vaporiser to matters.
Both cannabinoids and terpenes (the two primary groups of therapeutic compounds in medical cannabis) have different boiling points. They vaporise at different temperatures, meaning that patients can target certain compounds by adjusting the temperature of their vaporiser.
For example:
By setting your vaporiser to a specific temperature, you can control which compounds are being inhaled and, in doing so, fine-tune your medical cannabis experience according to your health needs.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to what temperature you should vape your medical cannabis flower at. It depends on the specific cultivar being vaped, the desired effects, and personal preferences.
However, as a general rule of thumb, most patients find that setting their vaporiser between 180-220°C provides a good balance of beneficial outcomes. You can try slowly raising the temperature and experimenting with different cultivars to find your ideal temperature for each cultivar prescribed.
Some things to keep in mind:
That said, the above should not be taken as medical advice. It is essential to listen to your body and the prescribing specialist's advice and adjust accordingly.
Your Releaf prescribing specialist will work with you to find a medical cannabis cultivar that is appropriate for your condition and overall health needs, covering the cannabinoids and terpenes that will provide the best therapeutic outcomes for you.
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Am I eligible?Sam North, a seasoned writer with over five years' experience and expertise in medicinal cannabis, brings clarity to complex concepts, focusing on education and informed use.
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