Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Prowers County, Colorado: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

We know what it’s like out here in southeastern Colorado. When you’re working the fields near the Arkansas River, tending cattle in the dry plains, or managing the daily aches that come with rural life in Prowers County, you need solutions that work—not promises from some corporate boardroom three states away. At OilWell Cannabis, we’ve built our entire company around one simple truth: when conventional medicine falls short, people deserve honest education about what cannabis can and cannot do.

If you’re in Lamar, Holly, Granada, or anywhere between the Kansas border and John Martin Reservoir, this guide was written for you. We’re not here to sell snake oil or false hope. We’re here to give you every piece of information you need to make an informed decision about Rick Simpson Oil—what it is, what the science actually says, how our multi-cannabinoid formulas differ from what Rick Simpson made in his Nova Scotia backyard, and exactly how to access it legally in Prowers County without a medical card.

Why Prowers County Residents Are Searching for RSO

Let’s be direct about what brings people here. Maybe you’re a veteran stationed at the old Camp Amache site, carrying trauma that the VA’s pills haven’t touched. Maybe you’re a farmer dealing with chronic back pain from decades on a tractor, and you’re tired of opioid prescriptions that fog your head more than they help your spine. Maybe you’re a cancer patient at Prowers Medical Center, looking for anything that might ease chemotherapy side effects when the nausea meds stop working. Or maybe you’re caring for a parent with dementia in Wiley, watching them slip away, and you’ve heard cannabis might help.

We’ve talked to people from every corner of Colorado’s eastern plains, and the story is always the same: the medical system offered its best, and it wasn’t enough. That’s not an indictment of our doctors at High Plains Community Health Center or the specialists who drive up from Pueblo once a month—it’s just reality. Sometimes the standard treatments don’t work. Sometimes they make things worse. That’s where honest cannabis education becomes essential.

Who Was Rick Simpson (And Why His Story Matters to Us)

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a scientist. He was a power engineer from Amherst, Nova Scotia, who got hurt on the job in 1997 and found that cannabis helped his pain when prescription drugs didn’t. In 2003, he claimed that cannabis oil removed three basal cell carcinoma lesions from his arm in four days. No biopsy confirmed it. No oncologist documented it. But that story became the origin myth of Rick Simpson Oil, and it sparked a global movement that eventually reached places like Prowers County.

Here’s what Simpson got right: he drew attention to cannabinoids as serious medicine when almost nobody was talking about them. He gave his oil away for free to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, diabetics, people with glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia—anyone who asked. He taught people how to make it themselves using naphtha or isopropyl alcohol in a rice cooker. He published his process openly on phoenixtears.ca. That open-source philosophy—free medicine, shared knowledge—is something we carry forward at OilWell. We publish our exact formulas for the same reason Simpson gave away his oil: because people deserve the option to help themselves if they can’t afford to buy.

Here’s what Simpson got wrong: he claimed his oil could cure cancer. Not treat symptoms, not support quality of life—not even “might help some people”—but cure. He told patients to use his protocol instead of proven cancer treatments. He never conducted a controlled trial. He never published peer-reviewed research. His evidence was personal testimony and anecdotes, which is historically important but not medical proof. That distinction matters, especially if you’re reading this while facing a serious diagnosis at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center or the Lamar Cancer Center.

We respect Rick Simpson for starting the conversation. But we’re here to finish it with science.

The Traditional RSO Protocol (And Why We Don’t Recommend It)

Simpson’s 60-gram/90-day protocol is famous online, and if you’ve searched “RSO dosage,” you’ve probably seen it. Here’s what it calls for:

• Week 1: Half a grain of rice-sized dose, three times daily (about 30-45mg total)
• Weeks 2-5: Double the dose every four days until you reach 1 gram per day (1,000mg)
• Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily, divided into three doses
• Total: 60 grams over roughly 90 days

Here’s why this is problematic for Prowers County residents:

First, that protocol was designed for crude, unstandardized oil. Simpson’s RSO varied batch to batch—sometimes 60% THC, sometimes 90%. No lab testing. No consistency. If you’re buying something from a dispensary in Pueblo or Trinidad, you have no idea if it matches what Simpson made.

Second, the math is staggering. At peak dosing, Simpson’s oil delivered 600-900mg of delta-9 THC per day. That’s 30 to 45 times the typical dose of FDA-approved dronabinol (2.5-20mg). At those levels, you’re looking at severe impairment, anxiety, tachycardia, and genuine risk of cannabis use disorder. We’ve seen patients in Baca County and Bent County who followed online protocols and ended up in the ER because they underestimated the potency.

Third, there is no controlled trial evidence that this protocol works for cancer or any other condition. The National Cancer Institute acknowledges preclinical research showing cannabinoids can induce apoptosis in cancer cell lines, but states clearly: “No human clinical trial has demonstrated that cannabis or cannabinoids cure cancer.” The FDA hasn’t approved any cannabis plant product for cancer treatment. Health Canada never approved RSO for cancer. Those are institutional positions, not opinions.

Fourth, for our neighbors in Prowers County dealing with active cancer treatment, using an unregulated oil instead of proven therapies can cause irreversible harm. Delaying surgery, radiation, or chemo while trying a 90-day protocol is a documented risk. We’ve met families in Granada who regret that choice.

What Simpson got right: He highlighted cannabinoids as serious medicine. He made it accessible. He inspired the industry that now exists.

What he overstated: The cure claims. The safety at mega-doses. The idea that one crude oil could treat everything.

OilWell’s Multi-Cannabinoid Approach: Designed for Real People in Rural Colorado

Our RSO formula isn’t traditional RSO. It’s better. Here’s why it matters specifically for life in Prowers County.

1. Seven Cannabinoids, Not Just THC

Traditional RSO was 60-90% delta-9 THC. Our sublingual oil distributes 16,590mg total cannabinoids across:

• CBD (4,500mg): For anxiety, inflammation, and seizure support. Best evidence base of any non-psychoactive cannabinoid.
• CBG (3,000mg): For neuroprotection and gut health. Early research suggests relevance for IBS and neurodegeneration—critical when you’re aging in a rural area with limited neurology access.
• Delta-8 THC (6,000mg): For nausea and pain. Less psychoactive intensity than delta-9, which matters when you need to function for ranch work.
• THCa (1,500mg): The game-changer. Non-psychoactive until you apply heat. This is where patient control becomes real.
• Delta-9 THC (90mg): Enough for legal compliance under 0.3% but not enough to dominate the formula.
• CBN (750mg): For sleep. At 25-50mg per dose, you’re in the range studied in recent sleep literature.
• CBC (750mg): For neurogenesis and inflammation. A minor cannabinoid with major potential.

If you’re dealing with multiple conditions—say, chronic pain from agricultural work plus anxiety plus sleep issues—a single-cannabinoid approach fails. You need multiple pathways. That’s what Bentley taught us: as his arthritis, dementia, and glaucoma progressed, CBD alone wasn’t enough. Each cannabinoid addressed different pathways.

2. The THCa Legal Framework: How We Ship to Prowers County Legally

Here’s the part that changes everything for rural Colorado residents. Our product contains only 90mg of delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle—well under Colorado’s 0.3% limit. The rest of the THC potential comes from 1,500mg of THCa, which is Farm Bill compliant because it’s not delta-9 THC at the point of sale.

You control the activation:

• Raw (non-psychoactive): Use the oil as-is. THCa provides anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotection via PPARγ pathways. Zero high. You can drive to the Prowers County Courthouse, operate machinery on your property, or attend a meeting at the Lamar Community College without impairment.

• Decarboxylated (full potency): Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes in an oven-safe glass container. This converts THCa to approximately 1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg, you get about 1,405mg total delta-9 THC—comparable to traditional illegal RSO, but created legally in your own kitchen in Holly or Granada.

• Partial activation: Transfer just what you need to a separate container and decarb only that portion. Keep the rest raw for daytime use.

This is the most significant legal cannabis access innovation in modern history. You purchase a legal hemp product. You activate it at home. The therapeutic potential is identical to what patients risked prison charges to obtain under prohibition.

3. Solvent-Free Production: No Naphtha, No Risk

Traditional RSO used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol—toxic solvents that can leave carcinogenic residues. In a place like Prowers County where DIY extraction happens in home kitchens, this is a real fire and health hazard.

Our formula is a blended distillate—no solvents in production. We use organic MCT oil as a carrier. Every batch is third-party tested for:

• Cannabinoid potency (±2% accuracy)
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• Pesticides (400+ compounds)
• Residual solvents (FDA Class 3 limits)
• Microbial contaminants (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus)

Certificates of Analysis are available for every batch. When you order from us, you’re getting pharmaceutical-grade precision, not backyard chemistry.

4. Live Terpenes: The Missing Piece Simpson Never Addressed

Simpson’s heat process destroyed all terpenes. Ours preserves them at 5%:

• Limonene (citrus-bright): Mood elevation, anxiety reduction
• Myrcene: Relaxation, potential analgesic effects
• Caryophyllene (pepper/spice): Direct CB2 activation for inflammation
• Pinene (forest-fresh): Clarity, memory support
• Linalool (lavender): Calm, stress relief
• Humulene: Anti-inflammatory, appetite suppression
• Terpinolene (piney/fruity): Complex modulation

For Prowers County residents who understand plants—who know that the scent of pine on a winter morning or sage after rain carries medicinal properties—this matters. Terpenes are why whole-plant medicine works better than isolated compounds.

5. Two Formats for Different Rural Lifestyles

Sublingual Oil ($129.99 for 30mL):

• 553mg total cannabinoids per mL
• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• 40-60 doses per bottle
• Best for: sustained relief, sleep, daily management of chronic conditions

Vape Cartridge ($49.99 for 1g):

• 900mg+ total cannabinoids
• Onset: 1-2 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Best for: breakthrough pain, panic attacks, acute nausea—when you need relief NOW while working the fields

The Evidence Behind Our Formula (What the Science Actually Says)

We’ve reviewed 29 peer-reviewed studies so you don’t have to guess. Here’s the honest breakdown:

Conditions with Strongest Evidence

• Epilepsy: CBD is FDA-approved for certain seizure disorders. Most robust evidence base in cannabis medicine.
• Chemotherapy nausea: Delta-9 THC and delta-8 THC both have antiemetic properties. Institutional guidelines support this.
• HIV/AIDS appetite: Delta-9 THC shown to improve weight gain and appetite.

Conditions with Emerging Evidence

• Chronic pain: CBD shows promise but studies are heterogeneous. Delta-9 THC can help short-term but increases dizziness and discontinuation risk. Our multi-cannabinoid approach targets multiple pain pathways simultaneously—THC via CB1, CBD via TRPV1, CBG via novel receptors, caryophyllene via CB2.
• Anxiety: CBD systematic review shows significant anxiolytic signal but notes limited clinical samples. CBG pharmacology is promising but human data is sparse. Our formula combines both with limonene for added benefit.
• Sleep: CBN has reputation but clinical evidence is weak. However, at 750mg per bottle (25-50mg per dose), we’re in the dosage range where research is active. The real sleep benefits likely come from the combination of CBN plus myrcene and linalool terpenes.

Important Safety Notes

• Liver function: High-dose CBD can elevate liver enzymes, especially if you’re taking other medications metabolized by the liver. If you’re on prescriptions for diabetes, heart conditions, or pain, check with your provider at High Plains Community Health Center first.
• Drug tests: THCa in raw form will not trigger a standard THC test. But delta-8 THC and activated delta-9 THC will. If your employer in Lamar or your role in agriculture requires testing, use the raw option or discuss with HR.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended. Cannabinoids cross the placenta and affect fetal development.
• Children: Our products are for ages 21+ only.
• Driving: Do not operate vehicles or machinery after consuming psychoactive cannabinoids. The Arkansas River Valley roads can be unforgiving.

How to Access OilWell RSO in Prowers County

We don’t have a storefront in Lamar—yet. But we serve Prowers County residents every day through:

1. Nationwide Shipping (2-3 Business Days)

• Order online: oilwellcbd.com
• Discreet packaging: No cannabis branding visible
• Tracking: Every order
• Temperature-stable: We package for Colorado’s summer heat
• Documentation: COAs, receipts, Farm Bill compliance paperwork included
• Signature option: Available if you’re concerned about porch delivery in town

2. International Shipping

If you’re a snowbird who summers in Prowers County and winters elsewhere, we ship globally with full customs documentation. Customer accepts all local legal responsibility.

3. Houston Pickup (If You’re Visiting)

If you’re driving down to the Texas Medical Center for treatment at MD Anderson or visiting family in Houston, you can pick up at our Montrose location:

• 810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
• Hours: Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10, Sun 10-4
• Same-day delivery available if you’re staying in Houston

4. No Medical Card Required

Colorado residents age 21+ can order directly. We don’t require a qualifying condition. You don’t need to prove you’re a cancer patient or have PTSD. We trust you know your own body.

The Bentley Story: Why We Do This

Everything we know about multi-cannabinoid formulation came from a dog named Bentley. When Bentley was paralyzed and facing euthanasia, Colin created a CBD golden paste that let him walk again. Bentley lived ten more years, and during that decade, Colin developed formulas for every age-related condition:

• Neurodegeneration → CBG neuroprotection + THCa PPARγ activation
• Dementia → CBC neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → THC CB1 agonism
• Arthritis → Multi-pathway anti-inflammatory (CBD, CBG, THCa, caryophyllene)

Bentley taught us that single cannabinoids fail. Real conditions require real complexity. That’s why our RSO has seven cannabinoids, not one.

Colin’s Personal Journey: From McAllen to Montrose

Colin grew up in McAllen, Texas, across from Reynosa’s cartel violence. He lost friends to prison and death. He left home at sixteen. He learned cannabis not as a business opportunity but as survival. He became a software engineer for Baylor College of Medicine, then used that technical precision to save Bentley, then used that knowledge to quit Xanax cold turkey during benzo withdrawal.

He created Peace Gummies at midnight while fighting through withdrawal. He still uses the vape form for severe PTSD and insomnia.

This isn’t corporate cannabis. This is one man’s life’s work turned into products that help people like you in Prowers County.

ABC13 Houston: Seven Features, Four Years, One Voice

We’ve been featured on Houston’s #1 news station seven times. Not because we pay for PR—because they call us when they need to explain cannabis to their audience:

• 2019: CBD business boom
• 2021: Delta-8 legality, decriminalization, COVID vaccine giveaway ($35K in product)
• 2021: Proactive Delta-8 removal when Texas classified it as Schedule I
• 2022: Biden pardon—revealing Colin’s personal conviction history
• 2023: Hemp Renaissance and Texas law expansion

When ABC13 needed someone who’d lived cannabis criminalization, they called Colin. When they needed someone who’d given away $35,000 in product to encourage vaccination, they called Colin. When they needed someone who’d warned other businesses they were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics, they called Colin.

That’s credibility you can’t buy.

Open-Source Formulas: The Recipe If You Need It

We publish our exact formulas because Rick Simpson gave his away for free. If you can afford our products, you get pharmaceutical-grade precision. If you can’t, here’s what to source:

Bentley’s Original CBD Golden Paste (For Pets)

We published this first—because Bentley is where it all started.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (unrefined, organic)
• 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• CBD oil (dose by pet weight)

Instructions:

1. Mix turmeric and water in saucepan over low heat until thick paste (7-10 min)
2. Add coconut oil and pepper, mix thoroughly
3. Cool, store in jar in fridge (up to 2 weeks)
4. Add CBD oil to paste before serving
5. Mix small amount with pet food 1-2x daily

This saved Bentley’s life. It might help your aging ranch dog in Granada.

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula (Our Current Product)

(Complete specs provided in product tables above)

If you’re DIY-savvy and can source distillates, our 7-cannabinoid blend is public. Make it yourself. We don’t hide our intellectual property because medicine should be accessible.

Condition-Specific Guidance for Prowers County Residents

Chronic Pain from Agricultural Work

Protocol: 0.5mL raw sublingual morning and evening + vape for breakthrough pain during long days
Why: CBD + CBG + caryophyllene target inflammation via multiple pathways. Raw use avoids impairment while operating equipment.
Evidence: CBD pain reviews show promise [4]; delta-9 THC pain evidence exists but with side effects [13]; caryophyllene CB2 activation is well-documented [24]

Chemotherapy Support

Protocol: 1mL sublingual 1 hour pre-chemo + 2-3 vape puffs during treatment for breakthrough nausea + 1mL before bed
Why: Delta-8 antiemetic properties [9] + CBN for sleep [16][17]
Note: Coordinate with your oncologist. This complements treatment; doesn’t replace it.

PTSD (Especially Veterans)

Protocol: 0.3mL raw sublingual during day + 1mL decarboxylated before bed
Why: CBD anxiolytic effects [3] + CBG pharmacology [7][8] + limonene mood support [20][21]
Evidence: Emerging but promising. Colin personally uses this protocol.

Sleep Disorders

Protocol: 1.5-2mL sublingual 30 min before bed
Why: Delivers 37.5-50mg CBN, in range of active research doses [16][17]
Note: Combine with good sleep hygiene. CBN isn’t a magic bullet but can help.

Anxiety/Stress

Protocol: 0.3mL raw sublingual morning + vape as needed for acute panic
Why: Non-psychoactive option for functional daytime use
Evidence: CBD anxiety meta-analysis shows signal but needs more trials [3]

Colorado-Specific Legal Compliance

• Age: 21+ required
• Delta-9 THC: <0.3% by dry weight in product
• Hemp-derived: All cannabinoids sourced from federally legal hemp
• Possession: Product is legal to possess in Prowers County, Colorado
• Transport: Can legally ship via USPS, FedEx, UPS to your Lamar or Holly address
• Testing: Third-party COAs included. Colorado’s hemp program requires similar testing.

Customer responsibility: You are responsible for knowing local laws. The product is legal at purchase. If you choose to decarboxylate, you are making a legal product more potent in your own home. That conversion is your decision, not our legal liability.

How to Place Your Order from Prowers County

1. Visit: oilwellcbd.com/product/rick-simpson-oil-rso-sublingual-oil/
2. Select: Sublingual oil or vape cartridge
3. Checkout: Use any major credit card
4. Shipping: Select USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days to Prowers County)
5. Tracking: You’ll receive tracking within 24 hours
6. Delivery: Discreet package arrives at your door

Questions? Call us at (832) 416-2816 or email [email protected]. We’re real people in Houston who answer the phone.

The Choice Is Yours

We started OilWell because Bentley got up and walked. We continued because Colin got off Xanax. We publish our formulas because Rick Simpson gave his away for free. We ship to Prowers County because people in southeastern Colorado deserve the same access as patients in Houston.

Whether you buy from us or make it yourself using our published recipe, the knowledge is yours. That’s the OilWell promise.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using cannabinoid products. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence. Must be 21+ to purchase. Buyer accepts all legal responsibility for home decarboxylation decisions.