Before discussing why vaping is preferred to smoking cannabis, it is important to understand the active compounds in cannabis and how they work:
An overview of CBD and THC
Cannabidiol, CBD is an active compound in marijuana. It accounts for about 40% of the cannabis extract. It is nonpsychoactive and counters the effect of THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical that is responsible for the psychological effects of cannabis. There are receptors in the brain associated with …show more content…
Users claim to have a subtler high with vaped hemp than with its smoked counterparts. The combination of THC and other compounds differs between smoke and vapor.
CBD has a higher boiling point than THC. It is present in smoke but absent in vapor that is produced at lower temperatures. Vapor does not contain toxins like benzene and carbon monoxide that cause drowsiness. The amount of vapor is also less when compared to the amount of smoke released during the combustion of pot. When vaping, 95% of the vapor consists of CBD. 88% of smoke from combusted weed contains non-CBDs.
Vaped CBD results in improved respiratory health
During a study, frequent users of marijuana reported that they had improved respiratory health after they switched to vaping for one month. One of the most common indicators was less irritation in the airway. A chemical analysis did confirm that hemp vapor contained fewer compound too. Most of the toxins found in smoke were also absent or in negligible amounts if present.
Vaped CBD is a better pain reliever
Weed is a natural pain reliever. It relieves headaches, soreness after workouts, menstrual cramps, and ovarian cyst pain. Vaped CBD works faster than smoking. You are able to absorb more CBD