White Widow (Southwest Alternative Care)

White Widow Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: Southwest Alternative Care

Grade: B+

Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid, from Brazilian, Afghani, and Thai lineage (originally from Greenhouse Seeds, see: Strains page for White Widow)

Price: $45/8th + tax

Appearance: (7.25/10)  This sample displayed some grow issues but nevertheless was very frost and impressive-looking when viewed at the macro level.  The dark green color palate was a bit unexpected for the strain, but the thick carpet of tall, clear trichomes said “White Family” all the way.  The grow/harvest issues limited its overall appeal though, as there were small (yet more substantial than normal) seeds, hermie bananas, and the harvest was early (only saw 1 or 2 amber heads in the whole sample.  Very good structure/texture though, this was a strain that was dense and sturdy but not dried to a rock-like final product.

Aroma: (6.75/10)  Not a ton of smell here, but we picked up notes of slightly sweet vegetation that had a little putrid kick in the bag/jar and just a whiff of cool citrus the appeared after the grind.  Better than some Widows we’ve seen, but not particularly appealing or unique.

Taste: (6.5/10)  Like the smell, there wasn’t a ton here to work with — it was very similar to the smell though, mostly vegetal and tasting of smoke with a hint of sweetness and citrus.  However, the smoke was easy to go down and didn’t make us cough at all really — solid choice for patients who don’t want to cough, though the strain itself is not normally known for that quality.

Effects: The area where this Widow shined, the effects started off with a kick; almost a spin-inducing headiness that caught us a bit off guard after the ho-hum appearance to the naked eye.  A boost of energy as well as major eye and forehead pressure took over from there, making us feel very medicated but not look like it outwardly (eyes were clear and wide open).  Though we were able to be productive when needed (primarily at sitting activities past the 1 hours point especially), the overall tenor of the experience was that of relaxation and sedation.  As it began to leave, a little boost of energy seemed to bring us back to an even state mentally and physically.

Medicinal Traits: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY)  General relaxation, appetite stimulation, energy to start (sans anxiety), and minor pain relief.

Overall: While it suffered from a variety of grow issues, the final product ended up being rather solid and the flaws were not terribly noticeable during the actual smoking experience (though the early harvest .  The appearance was a bit off-putting from a distance but surprisingly attractive up-close, while the smell/taste were the nondescript sort of thing we expect from a majority of White Widow samples.  The effects started off Sativa in nature, with a boost of energy and lots of head games, but mellowed out significantly, leaving us feeling relaxed and mentally calm into hour #3.  This Widow would be a good choice for an early evening where there are activities to do initially but there’s room/time to relax when the 2nd half kicks in.