Overview Of Plants; Factors Influencing Vaporization - Storz & Bickel GMBH Volcano Instructions For Use Manual

4. OVERVIEW Of PL ANTS
Below is an overview of the plants
that are suitable for vaporization in
the VOLCANO. The aromas and fra-
grances from the plant materials
listed below may be vaporized.*
Any other use is inappropriate and
potentially dangerous.
Plant name Botanical name
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
Hops Humulus lupulus
Chamomile Matriarca chamomilla
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Lemon balm Melissa officinalis
Sage Salvia officinalis
Thyme Thymus vulgaris
The extracts (aromatic oils) of these
plants can be vaporized at up to 130°C
(266°f) with the help of the Liquid Pad
supplied with the Vaporizer. To do so,
please follow the instructions given in
chapter 12. "Liquid Pad", page 32.
WARNING: Please consult
your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any medical con-
cerns. It is possible that some plants
may cause allergic reactions for the
user. If this occurs, it is urgently rec-
ommended to refrain from further use
of such plants. Only use the plant
parts which are found in this list and
Information and up to date news
about plants suitable for vaporiza-
tion will be published on
www.storz-bickel.com.
Portion of the Temperature
plant used setting
the leaves 1 / 130°C (266°F)
the cones 3 / 154°C (309°F)
the blossoms 6 / 190°C (374°F)
the blossoms 1 / 130°C (266°F)
the leaves 2 / 142°C (288°F)
the leaves 6 / 190°C (374°F)
the herb 6 / 190°C (374°F)
which have been verified according to
the regulations of the European or
any other pharmacopoeia with regard
to genuineness, purity and patho-
genic germs. you can purchase such
plants or plant parts in pharmacies.*
It is important to observe the follow-
ing instructions in order to set the
VOLCANO Vaporization System with
the plant material in the best possible
way for your personal requirements.
*This statement has not been evalu-
ated by the fDA. The VOLCANO Va-
porization System is not a medical de-
vice and is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure or prevent any disease.
10
5. fACTORS INfLuENCING VAPORIZ ATION
The amount of aromas and fragranc-
es released into the Valve Balloon
can be influenced by the following
factors:
1. Quality: The amount of aromas or
fragrances contained in the respec-
tive plant material that can be vapo-
rized.
2. Quantity: The amount of vaporiza-
tion material in the filling Cham-
ber.
3. Surface: The finer the plant is
ground, the greater the surface
and the more aromas and fra-
grances can be released during
the vaporization cycle.
4. Temperature: The higher the tem-
peratures, the more aromas and
fragrances will be released
once.
Please note: Increasing the tempera-
ture should be the last resort, because
plant material tastes more toasted
when using higher temperature.
Since the plant ingredients are re-
leased in a gentle manner, the vapor-
ization cycle may be repeated with the
same contents in the filling Chamber.
Depending on the four factors de-
scribed above, the load of the filling
Chamber may be reused multiple
times until the aromas and fragrances
are released completely. It is advised
to take out the content of the filling
Chamber and grind it once again to
increase the surface of the original
material. An increased temperature
would activate more vapor as well, but
has a negative effect on the taste. If no
more vapors are visible at the highest
temperature, then the vaporization
material is completely exhausted and
must be replaced with new material.
However, for the best aroma results it
is advisable to replace the vaporizati-
on material before this point.
It is important to watch the vapor den-
sity in the Valve Balloon. A fine, white
vapor feels very comfortable when in-
haled. As the vapor gets denser the
taste can get too strong. A very high
intensity (density) of the vapor can
lead to irritation of the respiratory pas-
sages from the concentration of the
aromas and fragrances. In this case,
the temperature should be lowerd, so
that the intensity of the vapors is re-
duced.
at
ok
Watch vapor density
It is not necessary to fill the Valve Bal-
loon completely. It is often sufficient to
fill only half or even less than half of the
Valve Balloon in order to achieve the
desired results.
The Valve Balloon is not suitable for
storing vapors over a long period be-
cause the vapors condense on the
Valve Balloon Jacket over time (a few
hours). Only fill the amount you want to
inhale within 10 minutes.
11