Maui Wowie is a legendary 80/20 Sativa Dominant Hybrid that hails from the island paradise of Hawaii. Maui Wowie can trace its genetic lineage to heritage Hawaiian landrace Sativas. Maui Wowie became a popular strain in the cannabis community during the counterculture revolution of the 1960’s when hippies migrated to the Hawaiian Islands and were introduced to this unique strain by locals.
The uplifting and cerebrally stimulating effects of this strain lend themselves to morning and afternoon use. Maui Wowie is a functional and focused experience.
Medical patients have used Maui Wowie to help treat ailments like nausea, lack of appetite and fatigue, as well as chronic pain, neuropathic pain, muscle spasms, arthritic pain, and the pain associated with osteoporosis. Maui Wowie also helps to relieve the symptoms of common mood disorders like depression, stress and anxiety, as well as PTSD and ADD/ADHD.
Legend has it that Maui Wowie was originally cultivated on the Hawaiian island of Maui by local indigenous Hawaiians who introduced this strain to hippies and surfers during the 1960’s. Since its debut into the mainstream cannabis culture, Maui Wowie has been a staple in the recreational scene, while presently it is becoming a popular strain in the medical cannabis community.
The THC content of Maui Wowie tests around 18-20% but the CBD content is negligible, with the average tests between 0.1-0.2%.
Medical patients report using Maui Wowie to help combat fatigue, stress and anxiety. Patients experiencing mood disorders like depression and bi-polar disorder have also claimed to find relief using Maui Wowie, while others swear by this strain for helping to treat ailments like PTSD and ADD/ADHD. Maui Wowie is also reported to be used to help alleviate and manage chronic pain, neuropathic pain, muscle spasms, back pain, arthritic pain and osteoporosis.
Maui Wowie produces an experience of euphoria and stimulating creativity that are long lasting. A warming and uplifting relaxation begins in the mind and slowly radiates throughout the rest of the body.
Motivating and uplifting, Maui Wowie is representative of the unique effects that are produced by isolated landrace genetics.
Dry eyes and mouth are expected negative effects from Maui Wowie, while overconsumption of this strain can cause anxiety, paranoia, dizziness and headaches, so it is important to regulate the use of this strain. Start slowly and carefully increase the amount consumed.
Maui Wowie is a fantastic strain for users at all levels of experience and tolerance.
The aroma profile of Maui Wowie has a tropical pineapple scent that is punctuated by sugary citrus notes and slight earthy undertones.
Maui Wowie has very noticeable tropical and citrus flavours on the inhale, that is followed by a sugary fruitiness that presents itself on the exhale. A sweet taste of pineapple is one of the most recognizable characteristics of Maui Wowie’s flavour profile and the overall the experience is descrubed as very smooth. The tropical taste of Maui Wowie remains on the tip of your tongue long after the smoke has left your lungs.
Maui Wowie is considered an easy strain to grow and has a very high resistance to pests and common diseases like mold and mildew. Indoor harvests typically take 9 weeks of flowering to yield 14 oz/㎡ on average. Maui Wowie prefers a warm tropical climate reminiscent of its traditional homeland Hawaii. Outdoor harvests will be ready between early and mid October, producing around 16 oz/plant.
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