Electronic cigarette is technically a miniature form of a vaporizer that mimics the functions of a traditional cigarette. The electronic cigarette does not vaporize herbs; it is designed to vaporize a special liquid solution called " e-liquid" , which can be found in the cartridge. The " e-liquid" or the cartridge is sold with varying strengths of nicotine and a synthetic flavoring to simulate a traditional smoking experience. When a user inhale on the device, the built-in microchip detects the airflow and heats up the atomizer. The e-liqud in contact with the atomizer then turns into a vapor that you inhale. The electronic cigarette is not a quit smoking device or meant to aid in smoking cessation. There are many ways to stop smoking, but this isn' t one of them. It' s simply an alternative to smoking traditoinal cigarettes.