Vaporizers can be used to vape both herbs and essential oils. While most people use them for herbs, vaping oils can prove equally, if not more beneficial. It works on the same principle as vaping herb with your vaporizers: the vaporizer heats the oil just enough to create a plum of mist-like vapor. You'll reap all of the health benefits of the respective oil without exposing yourself to smoke.
Start Small
Assuming this is your first time vaping essential oils, it's recommended that you start small and gradually add more oil as needed. Essential oils often vary greatly in terms of concentration, with some varieties being more potent than others. So while it may take a dozen drops of one variety to get a decent draw, it could take just two or three drops of another variety. Place a couple drops of the essential oil in your vaporizer, and if that's not enough, gradually add more as needed.
Watch the Heat
The secret to effectively using a vaporizer with essential oils is to closely monitor the temperature setting. If it's set too high, you'll burn the oil, negating all of its otherwise positive benefits. But if you don't set the temperature high enough, it won't produce any vapor. Play around with the temperature controls on your vaporizer to find the perfect setting that allows you to enjoy the vaped oils without burning it.
Slow, Shallow Draws
Because many essential oils are highly concentrated, it's recommended that you take slow, shallow draws when vaping them. Attempting to take the biggest draw that your lungs can hold isn't a good idea for a couple of reasons. First, it may irritate your respiratory system, which is never smart. Second, it may turn the vapor into smoke, as the extra heat creates combustion. Stick with slow, shallow draws when vaping essential oils to ensure a clean experience.
Use High-Quality Oil
Not all essential oils are made equal. Some of them are cheap and mass produced by companies overseas, whereas others are highly concentrated, well-made products that are borne right here in the United States. If you're looking to use the essential oil in a vaporizer, choose a high-quality product. You can expect to pay a little more, but the additional cost is well worth the investment in the long run.
Here are some of the best oils to vape:
- Peppermint oil
- Lavender oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Grapefruit oil
- Chamomile oil
- Rosemary oil
- Camphor oil
- Tea Tree oil
