Medical Vaporizers

Here you will find medical vaporizers from Vapormed, the brand behind the medically certified counterparts of Storz & Bickel devices: the Mighty+ Medic and the Volcano Medic 2. These devices are designed strictly for vaporizing medical marijuana. They stand out whenever what matters to you is stable temperature, repeatable performance, high vapour quality, full use of your dry herb and maximum inhalation comfort, all at once.

This is a category above all for patients who want to use dry herb fully in line with their doctor’s recommendations, and who therefore look for equipment with a documented medical purpose.

One model is portable, the other is a desktop vaporizer, so you can match the right device to your daily rhythm, where you use it and the session comfort you expect. What else should you know about vaporizers for medical marijuana before you buy one?

When does a certified medical vaporizer work best?

A certified medical vaporizer makes the most sense when the device is meant above all to support safe treatment with medical marijuana. In practice it will be the best choice:

For regular use of medical marijuana, in line with your doctor’s recommendations

Certified medical vaporizers are devices designed specifically for using medical marijuana as part of treatment, under a doctor’s supervision. They produce an aerosol of cannabinoids from cannabis flower and should not be used to vaporize other herbs.

Among the many ways of using medical marijuana, vaporization is the best (least harmful) method of delivering the active substance. Equipment built and approved for medical use adds an extra layer of safety, high quality and reduced harm to an often weakened body. For the same reasons, a certified vaporizer also makes sense for patients who use medical marijuana long term, regularly and in large amounts.

When you want the highest-quality equipment

Certified medical vaporizers are firmly top-shelf devices: refined, durable, made from materials suited to long-term contact with hot air and vapour. They offer very precise temperature control, stable performance, high vapour quality, plus the repeatability and inhalation comfort that are hard to find in cheaper models.

So this is also a good choice for people who simply want premium equipment. Tried and tested, and engineered to more demanding standards.

What to look for when choosing a vaporizer for medical marijuana?

Focus above all on what fits your medical marijuana treatment better: a mobile model (for use wherever you need it) or a desktop device for comfortable inhalation at home. A few more things to check:

Medical certification

Medical certification means that a given device is a medical product designed for a specific use. For the Mighty+ Medic and Volcano Medic 2, this involved the formal procedure required for medical devices in the European Union. The manufacturer goes through a conformity assessment with the MDR, works within an ISO quality system, and the devices are checked by an external notified body, in this case TÜV SÜD.

In the EU, no separate approval decision is issued for each individual model (as happens, for example, with medicines). What matters is the CE marking, the documentation, the certificate of conformity and the registration of the device with the relevant supervisory authorities. This lets a doctor officially point to such equipment as part of treatment.

For the patient this is a benefit: you choose a dry herb vaporizer whose purpose, materials, electrical safety, quality control and method of use have been very thoroughly checked for medical use.

Why do only very few models hold the right paperwork? Because medical certification is expensive, time-consuming and demands far more from the manufacturer than consumer equipment does. The requirements cover not only the products themselves, but also proper certification of the production facility.

Precise temperature control

With medical marijuana treatment, the vaporization temperature is not just a matter of taste. It is one of the parameters that affect how cannabinoids are released from the dry herb and the effect of both the inhalation and the whole treatment. That is why, with medical equipment, it matters not only that you can set the temperature precisely, but also that the device holds it very consistently throughout the session.

Extraction speed

Extraction speed matters because it affects how quickly active substances are released from the dry herb and how long it takes to take the recommended dose. Extraction that is too slow can drag out the session and tire the patient (especially with regular use, or because of the many draws needed to use up the whole prescribed portion of dry herb). Extraction that is too fast calls for more caution, because the device can deliver a very large amount of active substances to the body in a short time, which can lead to a range of side effects.

Treatment is not about the strongest possible inhalation, but about delivering the active substances in the dry herb effectively and predictably. That is why a vaporizer for medical marijuana should above all combine efficiency with control.

Vaporizer for medical marijuana: portable or desktop?

The choice between a portable and a desktop vaporizer depends mainly on what your day-to-day treatment looks like.

If you need to take medical marijuana away from home, for example while travelling or at different times of day, the better choice will be the Mighty+ Medic, a certified portable model that does not need constant access to a power outlet.

If, on the other hand, you use dry herb mainly at home, want maximum inhalation comfort and do not need mobility, the natural choice will be the Volcano Medic 2, a desktop model that delivers comfort at the highest level, but gives far less freedom and flexibility because of its mains power supply.

If in doubt, discuss the choice of equipment with the doctor supervising your treatment.

Vaporizers for medical marijuana: F.A.Q.

Which vaporizer for medical marijuana?

For medical marijuana, the best choice is a certified medical vaporizer. In this category you will find two such models: the portable Mighty+ Medic and the desktop Volcano Medic 2.

The Mighty+ Medic is better if you need a mobile device, for example for use away from home. The Volcano Medic 2 works well when the priority is maximum inhalation comfort at home, mains power and the option of using a balloon or a whip.

Do you need a medical vaporizer for medical marijuana?

No. Marijuana, including the medical kind, can be vaporized in any dry herb vaporizer, as long as the device allows adequate temperature control and is made from safe materials.

A certified medical vaporizer still remains the best choice for treatment, because it was designed specifically for inhaling cannabinoids and can be officially recommended as medical equipment. That means greater certainty about quality, safety, repeatable performance and the fact that the device supports the best possible treatment results.

What is the best temperature for vaporizing medical marijuana?

A good starting point is around 180°C, unless your doctor recommends otherwise. During inhalation you can raise the temperature gradually, once the vapour becomes less noticeable.

A lower temperature usually gives a gentler inhalation, while a higher one lets you use the dry herb more effectively. With medical marijuana treatment, though, it is best to follow your doctor’s recommendations and the instructions for your specific vaporizer.

How much does a good vaporizer for medical marijuana cost?

A certified vaporizer for medical marijuana usually costs from around €300 for a portable model to around €470-580 for a desktop model.

That is more than many ordinary dry herb vaporizers, but at that price you get medical equipment: certification, guaranteed high build quality and precise temperature control.

How do you care for a medical vaporizer?

A medical vaporizer should be cleaned regularly, using accessories intended for the specific model. After a session it is a good idea to empty the chamber promptly, remove bits of dry herb and clean the screens, mouthpieces, dosing capsules, whip or balloon parts, depending on the device’s design.

Clean equipment means better airflow, higher inhalation comfort and less risk that vapour condensing inside the device starts to affect how the vaporizer works and how effective the treatment is.