White Widow Marijuana Strain

White Widow is a 1990s hybrid that’s only gaining in popularity. It’s no surprise, either. This strain is famous for its potent, yet very well-balanced high. The THC content of this strain can reach up to 25%.

White Widow Experience

White Widow has been popular among Amsterdam coffee shops since the 1990s. Though a Netherland’s native, this strain quickly traveled across the pond to North America. A Sativa-dominant hybrid, White Widow is a cross between a Brazillian heirloom strain and an Indian Indica.

Get ready for a truly pleasant experience with White Widow. Uplifting, energetic, and creative this strain cultivates an almost psychedelic headspace. Yet, you’ll still have plenty of wherewithal for engaged and intimate conversation. Recreational consumers will appreciate the sociability of this strain, as well as the expansive mood it cultivates.

As a well-balanced hybrid, this strain also comes with a healthy dose of full-body relaxation. Though this strain is often thought to be more mental than physical, you’re likely to feel your muscles loosen up. Many White Widow fans enjoy the light body numbness that this hybrid produces. Though this strain is energizing, the Indica heritage adds calmness to an otherwise cerebral high.

The dense layer of trichomes packs a punch. The high is long-lasting, so you can prepare yourself for a significant mind-altering experience from this potent flower.

As a result, the experience is both silly and deeply relaxed. This strain is best to use during the afternoon, or as your day is winding down.

You will still have enough mental wherewithal to dive into a good novel or enjoy a lively conversation with friends. Yet, you’re unlikely to focus intently on demanding tasks.

Traits of White Widow and White Widow Seeds

This strain is so heavily coated in white crystals that it looks almost white — no doubt where its name came from. It can be hard to pick out any other details under those thick white trichomes, but marijuana consumers will notice light green leaves with few pistils. Despite the heavily resinous nugs, these fluffy buds can be broken open without too much hassle.

Not just sugary in appearance, this strain’s aroma is strong and pungent with hints of wood and pine. This flower’s scent is often described as “dank” with plenty of earthy, moist soil tones. Consumers can expect a slight spicy, herbaceous scent from this one. Novice marijuana consumers be warned — this weed can cause some serious coughing.

Medical Benefits of White Widow

Medical marijuana consumers have many reasons to love this strain. In fact, the high THC content in this bud may be responsible for the wide variety of medical effects.

• Patients have found it to be helpful with everything from PMS to mood disorders to Crohn’s Disease
• This typically contains between 18 and 25% of the psychoactive THC, but this can also make it an effective anti-inflammatory
• Many with mental health conditions such as PTSD, ADD/ADHD, and depression all claim positive improvements.
• This strain can also be useful for treating insomnia