Vape like a pro, Know all that the aromatic Marijuana plant has to offer you.
Too high, too low, when it comes to the magical cannabis plant, choosing the right temperature if you are not combusting your beautiful flower is the key to get the most out of your precious cannabinoids and terpenes. Either you are launching on a euphoric journey with some White Rhino full of the terpene ‘Myrcene’ or want to get that fruity taste out of some delicious Moonshine Haze, adjusting the temperature is the way to enjoy your cannabis to its highest potential.
Over 20,000 terpenes exists all around us from our spice rack, to the surface cleaner in our washrooms we can smell the spicy ‘Caryophellen’ or get the uplifting effect of that lush ‘Linalool’.
The terpenes and volatile oils are sensed from the moment of smelling the bud, still if you are lucky enough to have a vaporizer with temperature control, then sit tight for we are about to bounce around every way you can make the most out of your vape and green goodies.
Here are some of the popular strains and the potential temperature(s) you can vape them at to hit solid gold in terms of aroma and flavor.
The Fruity Romance of Moonshine Haze:
Need a break from the regular herbal tasting bud? try this sweet jewel with an aroma right from the fresh produce section of your favorite grocery store. The dominant terpene in this strain is ‘Terpinolene’, so if you can smell that apple or a fruity blast in there, don’t be too surprised, these terpenes as mentioned earlier are not limited to the marijuana plant. The research on these areas are always unfolding in many directions, this terpene is suggested to have sedative, anti-microbial, or even cancer growth inhabiting effects. With a boiling point of 186 degrees Celsius it is the one needing the highest temperature after the other two noticeable terpenes in this strain: Caryphollene and the musky ‘Myrcene’ respectively having a boiling point of 130, and 167 degrees Celsius. Start from the lowest temperature and vape the terpenes to their perfection until you hit that mesmerizing fruit fest point of 186. Other strains with Terpinolene include: Royal Jack Automatic, Pineapple Kush, and Super Lemon Haze.
Go wild, Go Rhino:
White Rhino is a reasonably affordable strain if a good deal is what you are looking for in the Cannabis Eden. A heavily THC loaded rocket fuel for you inter-planetary explorations with Myrcene as its dominant terpene followed by the evergreen scented Pinene and Caryophellene. Pinene has a boiling point of 155 degrees, so aim for the Caryophellene first and then find yourself surrounded by a rain forest as you build the temperature up to a blast of that Earthy Myrcene. Other strains with a good amount of Myrcene in them would include the legendary OG Kush alongside plenty of other cannabis strains for Myrcene is the most common one in this divine plant when it comes down to terpenes.
Mimosa and the Ever Greens:
The Mimosa strain is Myrcene dominant in terms of terpenes for Pinene is a pretty uncommon terpene when you are looking for a strain that is specifically loaded with Pinene, although there is enough Pinene there for you to get a good taste of it. With ‘Limonene’ being another present terpene in this plant with a boiling point of 176, aim for the Pinene first as the lemon scent comes up with the heat rising. Pinene could potentially help with pains and anxiety as suggested by some major cannabis websites. Another strain to give you a taste of winter forest walks would be Granddaddy purple which comes with Myrcene and Caryphollene alongside our sought after terpene here.
Aim for Lemons, Go Bananas:
Apparently the way to go if you want to taste one of the most common terpenes in the green industry is to give Banana OG a try. Limonene is one of the terpenes suggested by studies to be effective for depression, anxiety and even possibly OCD. It can be both inhaled or taken orally as a supplement when in consultant of a physician in relatively higher amounts safely. The fresh relieving citrus aroma is hard to miss once you hit the 176 degree point, accompanied my Myrcene and Caryphollene, start your journey 130 degrees building it up to 167. You can find plenty of strains loaded with limonene, like: Berry white, Black Cherry Soda, Clines, etc.
Get a Floral Kick by Gabriola:
By now we have discovered the boiling points, tastes, and potential benefits of some of the most popular and common terpenes, and where to find them. The famous lavender smelling, floral scent produced by linalool deserves its place on our list. Linalool is one of the effective aromas when it come to mood and stress relief. Since ancient times, lavender has been helping humans with sleep, headaches, and a variety of maladies with the help of all its compounds, including Linalool that is found in the cannabis plant as well. With a boiling point of 198 degrees Celsius, you can extract the Linalool vapor after you have perfected vaping the Caryophellene and Limonen in Gabriola. Banana split (luna) by Aurora and Sunset by leafs by snoops are two other strains that will let you explore the floral, spicy goodies of Linalool and Caryophellene.
New to cannabis or as old as Kush itself, there is a whole universe in every bud of this Iconic Plant, responsible use will pave the way for freer and more fun ways for all of us to keep enjoying this plant happily. The excitement of all the potential and rabbit holes to go deep in leaves lots of room to discover your favorites, likes, and dislikes when it comes down to what, when, and how you would choose to experience this plant being.
