Volcano Vaporizer

The Volcano Vaporizer is a vaporizer for aromatherapy, smokeless ingestion of cannabis [ [http://www.marijuana.com/volcano-vaporizer-review marijuana.com Volcano review] ] [ [http://cannabis.com/vaporizers/reviews/volcano-vaporizer-classic-review.html Cannabis.com Volcano review] ] or other herbs, and culinary preparation. The vegetal matter or essential oil is heated by a variable temperature, pressurized hot air convection stream, and the resultant vapors are collected in a heatproof bag. Once the bag has inflated, the user removes it from the heater base and inhales or otherwise disperses the vapors using a set of valves. The machine consists of a conical heater base with controls for manipulating the airflow and temperature.

Uses

Aromatherapy

The Volcano Vaporizer is used to apply heat to release aromatic compounds from herbs and spices, plant extracts, and essential oils for aromatherapy. It is useful to release delicate aromas that otherwise may be destroyed by excessive temperature.

Medical — Scientific Study

Clinical evaluations of the Volcano Vaporizer have been carried out, primarily under the rubric of medical cannabis. Research undertaken by the University of California, San Francisco in November of 2007, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Neurology, compared the levels of the bioactive cannabis compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the harmful constituents produced by smoked (burned) cannabis to the vapor produced by the Volcano Vaporizer. The study examined blood concentration of carbon monoxide as a harmful-products marker, and found there was limited exposure to harmful combustion products using the vaporizing device. [ [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17429350?ordinalpos=3&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Vaporization as a Smokeless Cannabis Delivery System: A Pilot Study] ] A 2004 study published in the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics found that compared to marijuana "smoke", vapor from the Volcano Vaporizer contained higher levels of therapeutic THC and dramatically lower concentrations of toxic compounds. [ [http://www.maps.org/mmj/Gieringer-vaporizer.pdf Cannabis Vaporizer Combines Efficient Delivery of THC with Effective Suppression of Pyrolytic Compounds] ] And another study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in May 2008 investigated the feasibility of intrapulmonary THC administration using a Volcano Vaporizer. This study found that consistent, reproducible THC extraction and delivery is possible with the Volcano Vaporizer, suggesting that the vaporizing device was a suitable method for the administration of THC. [ [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16637053?dopt=Abstract: Effect of Intrapulmonary Tetrahydrocannabinol Administration in Humans] ] In June 2006, a study conducted at Leiden University in the Netherlands was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The study evaluated the performance of the Volcano Vaporizer for reproducible delivery of THC by using pure molecular preparations. The results demonstrated that the Volcano Vaporizer was a competent delivery system for THC. The final analysis of indicated active cannabis compounds were readily liberated by the vaporization device. [ [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16637053?ordinalpos=4&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Evaluation of a vaporizing device (Volcano) for the pulmonary administration of tetrahydrocannabinol.] ]

Popular

The Volcano Vaporizer is used for the consumption of cannabis. [ [http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/4953.html Toronto Vapour Lounge Features Volcano] ] The primary advantage is the cannabinoids are released without the toxic byproducts of combustion, thereby allowing the ingestion of cannabinoids while reducing or eliminating the damaging health effects of smoking.

Culinary

The Volcano is used by chefs as a method of applying controlled heat to herbs and spices to release flavors that are otherwise difficult to titrate or apply, or that might be spoiled by overheating during cooking. The technique is useful for the practice of molecular gastronomy. [ [http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2007/08/22/315575/new-science-cooking-equipment.html Alinea restaurant uses Volcano as flavorizer] ] [ [http://www.chow.com/stories/10417 Tools for creating aromatic flavors] ] [ [http://www.rimag.com/article/CA6556364.html Volcano used to release nutmeg aroma] ]

Production

The Volcano is manufactured by Storz & Bickel, a company specialized in vaporization technology. The Company is based in Tuttlingen, Germany.

Reviews

The Volcano Vaporizer the subject of two Gizmodo reviews. [ [http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/the-ultimate-stoner-gadget-handson-the-volcano-herb-vaporizer-232962.php Gizmodo Review: Volcano Classic] ] [ [http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/weed-vaporizer/volcano-digit-gets-you-stoned-digitally-320869.php Gizmodo Review: Volcano Digital] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6513524.html?highlight=6513524&stemming=on Volcano Patent] Official Website

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* [http://www.maps.org/mmj/Gieringer-vaporizer.pdf Cannabis Vaporizer Combines Efficient Delivery of THC with Effective Suppression of Pyrolytic Compounds]
* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070515151145.htm Marijuana Vaporizer Provides Same Level Of THC, Fewer Toxins, Study Shows", Official Journal of the American Academy of Neurology (summarized by Science Daily) (2007-05-16). Retrieved on 2007-06-06.]
* [http://www.canorml.org/healthfacts/vaporizerstudy2.html Cal NORML/MAPS Study Shows Vaporizer Can Drastically Reduce Toxins in Marijuana Smoke]
* [http://www.industrialnewsupdate.com/news/medical-products/archives/2005/09/volcano_vaporiz.php Volcano Vaporizer Is Still Top of the Line]