Herbs
Benefits of Using Vaporizers
People that use herbal vaporizers to diffuse herbal essences in their home may be reaping health benefits, however skeptics believe that it is all in the mind. Few studies have been done on the effects of herbal essences on people, primarily because patents cannot be given on herbs. Nonetheless, individuals using this form of aromatherapy believe that herbs have indeed contributed to their health.
The following common herbs have been used in vaporizers with success, according to users:
- Clary Sage- used to aid in sleeplessness
- Eucalyptus- used to help clear nasal passages
- Jasmine- used to help people feel confident and uplifted
- Lavender- used to relieve stress, headaches and migraines
- Lemon- used as a stimulant and a refresher
- Peppermint- used to stimulate people who are fatigued
- Roman Chamomile- used to aid in sleep and relaxation
- Rosemary- believed to be a mental stimulant and an anti-depressant
- Sandalwood- used to combat depression and stress
- Ylang Ylang- helpful in reducing stress, depression and nervous tension
Vaporizing temperatures
Low temperature:up to 150°C (302°F)
- Angelica:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Black Horehound:100°C to 125°C (212°F to 257°F)
- Blue Lotus:100°C to 125°C (212°F to 257°F)
- Chamomile:100°C to 125°C (212°F to 257°F)
- Clove:125°C to 150°C (257°F to 302°F)
- Corn Silk:100°C to 125°C (212°F to 257°F)
- Dandelion:125°C to 150°C (257°F to 302°F)
- Goldenrod:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Gotu Kola:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Horsetail:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Hyssop:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Lavender:100°C to 125°C (212°F to 257°F)
- Meadowsweet:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Motherwort:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Passionflower:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Peppermint:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Purslane:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Sage:125°C to 150°C (257°F to 302°F)
- St. John's Wort:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala):100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Thyme:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Tobacco:125°C to 150°C (257°F to 302°F)
- Wormwood:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Yarrow:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
- Yerba Mate:100°C to 150°C (212°F to 302°F)
Medium temperature:up to 175°C (347°F)
- Anise:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Caraway:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Cat's Claw:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Coffee beans:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Comfrey:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Damiana:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Ephedra:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Fennel:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Feverfew:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Hawthorn:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Ginkgo:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Guarana:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Lion's Tail (Wild Dagga):150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Milk Thistle:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Prickly Poppy:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
- Red Poppy:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Saw Palmetto:125°C to 175°C (257°F to 347°F)
- Sweet Flag:150°C to 175°C (302°F to 347°F)
High temperature:up to 200°C (392°F)
Temperatures over 230°C are not recommended.
- Aloe Vera:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi):185°C to 200°C (365°F to 392°F)
- Barberry:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Burdock:150°C to 200°C (302°F to 392°F)
- Couch Grass:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Evening Primrose:150°C to 200°C (302°F to 392°F)
- Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria):175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Fringe Tree:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Garlic:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Ginger:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Ginseng:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Goldenseal:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Hops:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Kava Kava:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Kola Nut:185°C to 200°C (365°F to 392°F)
- Kratom:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Licorice:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Maca Root:150°C to 200°C (302°F to 392°F)
- Marshmallow:150°C to 200°C (302°F to 392°F)
- Morning Glory:185°C to 200°C (365°F to 392°F)
- Sida Cordifolia:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Salvia Divinorum:175°C to 230°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Sinicuichi (Mayan Sun Opener):175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Turmeric:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Valerian:185°C to 200°C (365°F to 392°F)
- Wild Yam:175°C to 200°C (347°F to 392°F)
- Yohimbe:185°C to 200°C (365°F to 392°F)










