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7. T H E U S E O F H E M P F L O W E R S
Use only standardized, medicinal
hemp flowers (cannabis flos) that
have been tested by licensed produc-
ers for authenticity, purity, and patho-
gens according to the directives of the
competent authorities in your country.
Under
no
circumstances
should you use cannabis
from the illegal black market
or any other cannabis that has not
been subjected to recognised quality
controls.
The amount of active ingredients in
these products is generally unknown,
may fluctuate considerably, and they
often contain herbicides, fertilizers,
bacteria, etc.
7.1. The Efficiency of Cannabinoids
vaporized from Hemp Flowers
(Cannabis Flos)
If these Instructions for Use are fol-
lowed, the systemic bioavailability of
vaporized cannabinoids from hemp
blossoms is approx. 50% in the Valve
Balloon and approx. 43% in the Tube.
For comparison: The systemic bioa-
vailability of cannabinoids aministered
orally is below 15%.
The following factors determine the
cannabinoid content in the Valve Bal-
loon or Tube:
Temperature - Higher vaporiza-
tion temperatures cause a higher
cannbinoid concentration in the
Valve Balloon, lower vaporization
temperatures cause a lower can-
nabinoid concentration.
Quantity - Higher quantities in the
Filling Chamber cause a higher
cannbinoid concentration, lower
quantities in the Filling Chamber
cause a lower cannabinoid concen-
tration.
Quality - Higher cannabinoid
concentrations in the plant mate-
rial cause a higher cannabinoid
concentration, lower cannabinoid
concentrations in the plant mate-
rial cause a lower cannabinoid
concentration.
In order to obtain a reproducible dose
with good efficiency, it is recommend-
ed to vaporize small filling quantities
(100 mg) once in the Filling Chamber
at a maximum temperature of 210°C
(410°F).
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7. T H E U S E O F H E M P F L O W E R S
7.2. Preparation
Turn the Filling Chamber Cap counter-
clockwise in order to remove it from
the Filling Chamber.
Remove Filling Chamber Cap
Grind the hemp flowers with the en-
closed Herb Mill. Place a hazelnutsized
amount in the Herb Mill and rotate 4-5
times.
Hemp flowers are ground most
easily when they are cooled or
frozen. The fridge or freezer
are suited for storing hemp flowers.
Depending on the amount of active in-
gredients and the recommended dos-
age by a physician, fill the Filling Cham-
ber with ground hemp flowers.
For consistent and reproduci-
ble dosage with e. g. 100 mg,
use each Filling Chamber por-
tion only once to fill a Valve Balloon.
Other conditions for a reproducible
dosage are: using standardized can-
nabis, consistent amount, consistent
temperature, consistent Valve Balloon
Size (standard size 1.25 l) and same
breathing technique when inhaling.
Fill Filling Chamber
Next screw on the Filling Chamber Cap
again.
Screw on Filling Chamber Cap
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