We know that consuming different strains of cannabis produce different types of highs. Indica strains are associated with more body highs and sativa strains produce more of an energetic high. These affects can be further customized and enhanced by the temperature being vaped. So grab your grinder and your favorite portable or desktop and lets dive in.
Boiling Points of Cannabinoids and Terpenes
Cannabinoids are closely related compounds that are unique to cannabis plans. Terpenes are aromatic oils found in cannabis plants that give unique flavors and tastes. Leafly has a very detailed guide to cannabinoids and terpenes if you would like to learn more.
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- 311° Pinene (155°C)
- 315° THC (157° C)
- 320° Caryophyllene (160° C)
- 334° Myrcene (168° C)
- 349° Limonene (176° C)
- 356° CBD (180° C)
- 365° CBN (185° C)
- 388° Linalool (198° C)
- 428° THCv (220° C)
Avoiding Anxiety and Paranoia
Some people complain of feeling anxiety and paranoia when consuming cannabis. This is especially true for some of the stronger Sativa strains. People who experience these types of effects tend to gravitate more towards stronger indicas for more of a body high. If you find yourself experiencing more anxiety and paranoia when consuming cannabis I would suggest you try vaping at lower temps.
Daytime High For More Mental Energy
310°F – 330°F — Vaping around this temp range won’t get you very high, but it will allow you to get a pleasant buzz conducive to getting things accomplished.
330°F – 370°F — THC, the cannabinoid responsible for feeling high, gets more intense the higher temperature you go. If you’re looking to get a slight buzz, around a 4-6, then stick to vaping around this temp range. Some people like to start off at 330°F and gradually bump up the temperature 10 degrees at a time after a couple of pulls. This is a great way to enjoy a mild high as opposed to vaping an entire session at 370°.
Couch-lock & Heavy Stoned Feelings
370°F-430°F — Are you done with a stressful day and looking to melt into the couch while you relax and unwind? Vaping a bowl at higher temperatures offers the most powerful body high possible. Terpenes such as linalool will unlock strong calming euphoria states. THCV is another terpene that will activate at higher temps (428°F) it’s associated with strong psychoactive euphoric highs, more powerful than THC, but tends to have a shorter duration.
Thanks Troy! Do these general temp guidelines apply to dabs as well?
Thanks, Troy. Very helpful information. Usually, with the mighty, I prefer to start from 340 then finish at 380-390. What I really want you to help us with is the dabbing temp. I saw a lot of techniques for heating the banger but I don’t really like it when I get the banger to red and wait for it. I saw your dab rig video but your banger is 6 mm and mine is not that thick.
Hi Amro! I would love to make that video. I ‘ll add it to the list for sure. Thank you for the suggestion!!
Thanks George,
Would using a bubbler with the Vaporiser change the effect at different temperatures? Seems I’m still caughing with the high ones
@Alex – you should be okay with a bubbler. The most important temp is the temp at the vaporization point (oven).
Really amazing info here you are magnificent!
Thanks Adrian!