Deep Widow
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Deep Widow effects are mostly calming.
Deep Widow
Deep Widow is a modern hybrid strain that emerged from landrace genetics, representing the contemporary cannabis breeder's approach to stabilizing and refining traditional cultivars. While specific breeding lineage details remain limited in documented records, the strain's designation as a hybrid landrace suggests it draws from established regional genetics that have been selected and stabilized for consistent effects and growth characteristics. The moderate cultivation difficulty and predictable 56-day flowering time indicate selective breeding work aimed at creating a reliable strain for both personal and commercial cultivation.
The terpene profile of Deep Widow is anchored by myrcene, a sedating and earthy terpene that forms the foundation of the strain's character. This is complemented by secondary notes of caryophyllene, which contributes spicy and peppery undertones along with potential anti-inflammatory properties, and tertiary limonene, which adds citrus brightness and mood-lifting qualities to an otherwise grounding profile. Together, these three terpenes create a complex aromatic experience—earthy and herbal in base, with subtle spice and a clean citrus finish that prevents the strain from feeling one-dimensional or overly heavy.
Deep Widow is well-suited for therapeutic use, particularly for consumers managing stress, chronic pain, and sleep disturbances. The reported effects of relaxation, happiness, and uplift reflect a balanced hybrid expression that neither sedates nor stimulates aggressively, making it accessible for daytime or evening use depending on individual tolerance. The strain has not yet produced notable offspring in recorded cannabis genetics, but its stable hybrid structure and moderate grow difficulty position it as a reliable option for cultivators seeking a straightforward production cycle without sacrificing therapeutic value.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~28%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
happy
anytimeuplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Balanced Hybrid
Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parent data not yet recorded for Deep Widow.
No parent or offspring records — similar strains
Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.
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