UW Purple

UW Purple Cannabis Strain

aka UW, U Dub

A mystery strain with undoubted strength, UW has risen to popularity since it was released into the public in the 90’s. This near pure indica is preferred by many indica lovers, but also by countless medical cannabis patients, who use this strain in order to find sleep, or relaxation.

UW, also known as U-Dub, is a full-bodied strain, with a mysterious back story. This plant is rumored to have a very interesting backstory that says this strain was created at a Pacific Northwest University in its medical research lab in the early nineties.

is a pretty purple flower, strongly hinting on its strong indica effects. This plant grows densely, with sticky and resin covered buds that are sure to knock you our with its 80% indica knock out punch.

About UW Strain

UW is a marijuana strain that comes with its own superhero origin story. Popular rumor has it that a clone plant was stolen from a certain Pacific Northwest university’s medical research lab in the early nineties—in some versions by a rogue graduate student—and has since been a popular top shelf indica. These buds show their university pride with purple coloring, and the dense, sticky buds are at the top of the class when it comes to potency. Almost entirely indica, this strain’s powerful high is sedative and popular for pain relief and insomnia. A mix of tropical fruit and a little spice, the aroma also earns high marks.

UW Effects

UW is an almost pure indica, with strong sedative effects that are sure to plunge you into a deeply relaxing and regenerative state. This strain is all about feeling free from whatever occupies your mind and your body, and allowing you to live in an uplifted and soothing mood.

This strain has a high that creeps up on you and slowly but surely, and induces a lingering and body-heavy high that will make you feel sleepy over time. UW is likely to make you pass out at some point as the haze envelops you, but you are guaranteed to do so with a smile painted on your face.

UW will make you feel more talkative and social than usual, so it is the perfect smoke for introverts who want to spend a night lounging on a couch, engaged in an interesting debate. This plant can also make you feel euphoric and elated, with a fit of giggles almost guaranteed to occur throughout your high.

Fragrance

UW has a strong and pungent aroma that further enhances its appeal, as it smells sticky and sweet, with a mix of spice. This plant has a presence that is mostly earthy and natural, specked with hints of zest and citrus, with a persistent fragrance that will insist on hanging in the air thickly.

Flavors

UW contains flavors that are mouthwatering in nature, with a colorful array of fruity notes that add pizzazz to this already colorful strain. This flower tastes pungent and woody on the inhale, with the smoke tasting creamy and sweet, and on the exhale, it leaves an earthy and berry stain on your lips.

UW Adverse Reaction

UW has some side effects that are due to its potency, with its 80% indica making itself known in the sedative side effects. This strain is likely to leave you with a dry mouthed sensation that will make you feel thirsty, but also you may experience some dry and itchy eyes and a general feeling of being parched.

UW can also be strong and slightly overpowering to some, and you may experience a headache in this case. Some users can feel slightly dizzy when smoking this power-indica, and in some rare cases, this may even turn into a little nervousness and general anxiety in some.

UW Medical Benefits

UW is said to be one of the most recommended strains available today, for the treatments of chronic insomnia. Its heavy-bodied effects can enhance a greater state of relaxation, and invite even your mind to unwind and free itself from whatever is standing in your way of getting a night of rest.

UW is also used widely for the management of chronic pain. Many patients have found relief in this plant, as it can reduce the symptoms of muscle spasms, chronic migraines, joint inflammations and other minor yet unnecessary pain. Long time sufferers of arthritis have attested to this strain and its ability in alleviating joint aches.

Other medicinal uses of this strain include its ability to increase appetite in those who have lost it due to nausea and other illnesses. UW can also reduce symptoms of chronic stress, and can allow patients to feel relieved of their habits of worrying and constant anxieties.

UW Relieve

Because of its wide variety of effects, UW weed is suitable for assisting with a number of medical ailments, conditions, and symptoms. Overall, UW is considered most suitable for helping with those who are suffering from pain, stress, and inflammation.

UW Growing

UW Purple

Uw is an easy-to-grow hybrid strain that favors plentiful sunshine and moisture. The plant grows to medium heights and requires regular topping to keep air flowing and light penetrating to lower branches. Uw flowers in 56 to 63 days indoors and by mid-October outside. Growers can tease out Uw’s purple coloring by exposing the plant to cold nighttime temperatures right before harvest.

UW plants are easy to cultivate as long as they are topped regularly and make sure that they get enough sunlight and moisture, especially when flowering. This strain can grow into a medium sized plant and can yield quite generously when kept in its ideal growing environment.

Uw is available as clones only.

Flowering Time

Indoors

UW grown indoors can be expected to yield an average of about 12 ounces of bud per square meter of plant, and takes an average of about 8 to 9 weeks to fully flower and be ready for a harvest.

Outdoors

Growing this plant outdoors can yield an average of about.

Have you ever smoked or grown your own UW? Please let me know what you think about this marijuana strain in the comments below.

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