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In Chinese mythology, a white dragon symbolizes purity, virtue, and power. Whether puffing on the White Dragon strain by Eva Seeds is virtuous is open for debate, but what is beyond question is its purity and power.
In this comprehensive White Dragon strain review, we will tell you all about this prize-winning indica, including the potential medicinal benefits it may have.
What Is the White Dragon Strain?
The White Dragon strain is categorized as a pure indica hybrid. The “White” part of its name comes from its heavily frosted appearance, as this plant has a thick coating of trichomes. In fact, in 2012, at the annual Spannabis trade show, the White Dragon strain came in second place in the “Most Resinous Variety” category.
In terms of its effects, most describe the White Dragon strain as uplifting and relaxing. Many White Dragon strain consumers enjoy this strain in the evening due to its heavily sedating couchlock effect.
White Dragon Aroma, Flavor, and Appearance
Aroma
Eva Seeds says the White Dragon strain has a distinctive hashish-like aroma coupled with lemony and piney notes. Others say that the White Dragon strain has noticeable spicy and earthy undertones too.
Flavor
According to the breeders of the White Dragon strain, Eva Seeds, this indica “tastes of the best afghan resin with spicy and woody touches.” The woody touches that Eva Seeds is referring to are hints of pine, attributable to the generous pinene content in this strain.
Appearance
As mentioned above, the standout feature of a White Dragon plant is its heavily-frosted appearance due to its thick coating of resinous trichomes.
White Dragon Strain Grow Info
The bad news for would-be White Dragon strain growers is that feminized seeds are listed as discontinued on the breeder Eva Seeds’ website. While likely hard to find, one option is to grow the White Dragon strain using a cutting from a mature female plant (this growing method is called cloning).
If you do grow the White Dragon strain, Eva Seeds recommends beginning the flowering phase when the plant is around 40-60cm tall and ending it when the plant reaches 80-100cm.
One major pro of growing the White Dragon strain is that it is ready for harvesting indoors after 45-50 days of flowering. According to Eva Seeds, the White Dragon strain can yield between 300-600g (10-21 ounces) per square meter indoors, depending on the growing medium and methods employed. Eva Seeds says the White Dragon strain responds well to both the Sea of Green and Screen of Green methods and pruning techniques such as FIM and apical.
Alternatively, if you are growing the White Dragon strain outdoors, you can expect it to be ready for harvesting by early to mid-October. Outdoors, the White Dragon strain does best in warm and sunny conditions, and according to Eva Seeds, yields between 500g-1kg (17-35 ounces per plant) depending on the growing medium and size of the container.
THC Content – Highest Test
Reportedly, the highest recorded THC content for the White Dragon strain was approximately 22%. Most White Dragon strain samples that have been tested fall in the 18-22% THC range.
CBD Content – Highest Test
The White Dragon strain is a low-CBD indica. Tests show that it can contain up to around 0.75% CBD.
White Dragon Strain Lineage
The White Dragon strain is a cross of two powerhouse indicas, namely the legendary Northern Lights strain and the world-famous Afghani strain.
Medical Benefits of the White Dragon Strain
Many medicinal marijuana consumers use the White Dragon strain to address sleep disorders, such as insomnia, due to this indica’s sedating and, ultimately, soporific effects.
Another common reason why medical marijuana consumers use the White Dragon strain is to combat inflammation and pain. Given that the most dominant terpene in the White Dragon strain is pinene, this is understandable.
Pinene reportedly has anti-inflammatory effects, which is why it may help to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Plus, the second and third most dominant terpenes in the White Dragon strain are sabinene and phellandrene, respectively, which also have anti-inflammatory properties, so it is easy to see why White Dragon is a go-to strain for people experiencing pain.
Furthermore, given that the White Dragon strain is heavily sedating, it likely contains a significant amount of caryophyllene.
Possible Side Effects of the White Dragon Strain
The most common side effects of the White Dragon strain are cottonmouth and, to a lesser extent, dry eyes. However, some may experience adverse reactions such as paranoia, anxiety, or dizziness if they overconsume or have a low THC tolerance.
Couchlock and heavy sedation are extremely common with the White Dragon strain, which some may find unsettling.
Final Thoughts on the White Dragon Strain
If you are looking for a potent, heavily-sedating indica, then the prize-winning White Dragon strain is up there as one of the best options on the market. White Dragon is best suited to an experienced marijuana user accustomed to higher THC indicas and unsuitable for cannabis newbies.
