Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) na Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba: E Gía Kumpletu door di OilWell Cannabis

Si bo ta lesa e aki na Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, of Saba — sea bo ta na Kralendijk, Oranjestad, of The Bottom — bo probablemente a tende sushí tokante Rick Simpson Oil. Quizás un kolega buzador a menoshoná pa inflamashon despues di un buzeo. Quizás alguen na un klinika nos lokal a sugerí pa investigá azeite di kannabis pa dolor króniko. O bo ta cuidando un ser kerido i ta buska opcionnan mas allá di loke disponibel na e instalacionnan médiko lokal.

Nos ta komprondé. Biba na e islanan BES ta nifiká akseso limitá na cuidado médiko especializa, warda largu pa referido na Curaçao of Aruba, i un sistema di salú ku, mientras ku ta solido, no semper tin respondé pa condishonan króniko. E gía aki ta eksisti paso hendenan na Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba merece informashon onestu, basá na evidentia, tokante RSO — no propaganda, no kaminda di milagro, solamente e faktonan for di un kompañia ku a pasa aña formulando produktonan di kannabis ku presishon sientífiko.

Ken Bo Rick Simpson? E Homber Dor di E Azeite

Rick Simpson no tabata un dòkter ni siesa — el a bai un ingeniero di poder for di Nova Scotia ku, manera hopi hende den nos komunidat Karibense, a bolbe na kannabis despues ku e médika konvensional a fayé. Na 1997, Simpson a sufri un lesá serio na su kabes for di un kaida di andamio. E remediunan recetá a hari su tinnitus i mareo mas pe. Ora el a puntra su dòkter tokante kannabis, e dòkter a rebasé.

Suena famiar? Nos sa di hendenan na Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba ku a eksperensia e mesun kos — remedi recetá ku no ta traha, dòkternan ku no ke diskutí alternativa, condishonan ku keda pesei a pesar di tratamento. E storia di Simpson ta resona paso ta universal: ora e sistema ta fayé, hende ta buska kaminda.

E momentu klabe di Simpson a yega na 2003 ora el a kla ku azeite di kannabis a kita su lesanan di karsinoma basal na kuatro día. Konteks importante: No ta eksistí verifikashon médiko independiente. No biopsianan, no dokumentashon revisá pa koleganan. Ta testigu personal, no evidentia kliniko. Sinembargo, e storia aki a lansá un movimiento global.

E Protocolo Tradishonal di RSO: 60 Grama den 90 Día

Simpson a desarrollá un protocolo spesífiku ku a expansi mundialmente dor di su dokumental Run From The Cure i su buki Phoenix Tears. Pa esnan na Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba ku ta investiga e protocolo aki online, aki ta presisamente loke ta impliká:

Siman 1: Kuminsá ku un dosis e grandoria di mitar un grano di wowo — tokante 10-15mg — tres biaha pa dia. Total: 30-45mg pa dia.

Siman 2-5: Dubbelá kada kuatro dia te ku yega 1 grama (1,000mg) pa dia, diví na tres dosis.

Siman 5-12: Mantené 1 grama pa dia te ku kaba tur 60 grama.

Metodonan: Promé oral (sublingual of traga), topiko pa lesnan di piel, inhalashon solamente pa alivio di síntoma.

Konteks Kritiko pa Residentenan Isla: E protocolo aki a wordu diseña pa azeite brutu, nostandardisá. Na dosis máksimo (1 grama pa dia di azeite ku 60-90% THC), pasyentenan tabata konsumí 600-900mg di delta-9 THC pa dia — hopi mas largu ku dosis kliniko studiá. Pa komparashon, e remedi sintétiko di THC aprobá dor di FDA, dronabinol, a wordu dosis na 2.5-20mg pa dia. E nivel aki di exposishon na THC tin riesgonan real: intoksikashon severo, ansiedad, pániko, taquicardia, i desorden di uzo di kannabis.

Nota di Seguridat pa Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba: Si ta konsiderá e protocolo aki, komprondé ku nunca a wordu validá klinikamente. E azeite tabata nostandardisá — kada lote djiferente. No tabata tin test laboratorio, no screening di kontaminantenan. E riesgonan di solvente tabata real: Simpson a uza nafta of alcohol isopropiliko, no solvente di grado di kome.

Loke RSO Tradishonal Realmente Ta

Pa isleño ku ta mira produktu “RSO” online of trese di estranhero, aki ta kiko pa identifiká RSO tradishonal:

• Apariensia: Azeite casi pretu, likwé, manera alquitran, ku un for fuerte di kannabis
• Fuenté: Un so cepa di indica ku THC haltu (no standardisashon)
• Ekstrakshon: Nafta of alcohol isopropiliko 99% (basá na petrolio, no di grado di kome)
• Kannabinoidenan: 60-90% delta-9 THC, kannabinoidenan menor na proporcion natural, no kontrol
• Terpenonan: Efektivamente ningun — destruí dor di kalor i solvente
• Testing: Absolutamente nada

Esey ta loke Simpson a hasi. Produktu moderno ku ta usa e nomber “RSO” hopi bes no ta parce na e orihinal aki.

Afirmashonnan di Simpson kontra e Evidentia: Loke Nos Sa

Simpson a kla ku RSO por kura kánker. Sei direkto: Ningun trial kliniko humano a mustra ku RSO of azeite di kannabis kura kánker.

Loke e siesia mustra:

• Estudio prekliniko (tubo di test i animal) mustra ku THC i por a indusé morto di selulanan di kánker i redukí kresemento di tumor den ratón
• E hallazgonan aki nunca a tradusí na kura di kánker humanu pruová
• E brecha entre resultadonan animal i resultadonan humanu ta handi — esey ta bálido pa tur investigashon di onkoloxía

Posishonan institushonal:

• National Cancer Institute: Rekonosé investigashon prekliniko kontra kánker pero no apoya kannabis komo tratamento di kánker
• FDA: No a aprueba ningun produkto di planta di kannabis pa kánker
• Health Canada: Nunca a aprueba RSO pa kánker

Loke Simpson a haya korekto: El a trese atenshon na kannabinoidenan ora e mundu tabata ignora nan. Su abogasia a yuda krea e industria di kannabis leyal ku nos tin awe. E término “RSO” ta keda e nomber mas konosí pa ekstrakto kampestre di kannabis.

Loke el a sobrestimá: Afirmashonnan di kura di kánker ta pasá loke e evidentia ta mustra. Anima pasyentenan pa uza RSO envez di tratamentu pruová ta karga un potenshal di daño real. Atraso di tratamento pa kánkernan tratable ta un riesgo dokumentá.

Pa residentenan di Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba ku ta enfrenta diagnosis di kánker, nos recomendá fuertemente pa konsultá ku bo onkológo na SEHOS (Hospital Sint Elisabeth) na Curaçao of bo especialista di referido prome ku uza kaminkan di produkto di kannabis komo parti di bo estrategia di tratamento.

E Storia di OilWell: For di McAllen te Karibe

OilWell Cannabis ta wordu fundá dor di Colin Valencia na Houston, Texas — un storia ku ta kominsá na McAllen, un di e regionnan frontera mas desafiante na Merka, i ta kaba ku formulanan ku por yega Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba.

Colin a krese na e Borderplex, kaminda bèrtia i aktividat di kartel tabata realidat di kada dia. Na diesiséis, el a laga kas. Hopi amigonan a wordu mata òf pone den prision. Eli a skohe kannabis kaminda mas skur, a puntra e planta intimamente mientras tabata opera den skur prome di e legalisashon.

Despues, Colin a bira un ingeniero di software haciendo desaroyo kustom pa Baylor College of Medicine — un di e institushonnan médiko mas prestigio na Merka. E kombinashon aki di konosementu djími di e planta i presishon téknika di grado médiko ta definí tur loke nos ta hasi.

Bentley: E Kòrkòs ku a Kuminsá Tur Kos

Nos storia di orihin no ta tokante un plan di negoshi. Ta tokante un kòrkòs nombrá Bentley.

Ora Bentley a bira paralisá, bètèrínan a bisa ku eutanasia tabata e úniko opcion úmano. E remedi pa dolor a kiba destruí su órganonan. Colin a refusá di aseptá esei. Un trabadór di reskate nombrá Jessica a puntra e preguntá ku a kambio tur kos: “Bo a mové kuantos tonelada di weed i bo nunka a tende di CBD?”

Colin a krea pasta dorá di CBD pa Bentley. E resultadó? Bentley a para, a kana, i a bini ku su bòi pa hunga. Kòrkòsnan no ta respondé na placebo. Esaki tabata remedi real hasiendo loke fármaco no por.

Bentley a biba dies biaha mas, muri natural na binti. Durante e añanan aki, Colin a desarrollá formulanan pa tur kondishon relacioná ku edad:

• Neurodegenerashon → Propiedatnan neuroprotektor di CBG i agonismo PPARγ di THCa
• Demensia → Rol di CBC na neurogénesis
• Glaucoma → Agonismo CB1 di THC pa presion intraokular
• Artritis → Enfoke anti-inflamatorio multi-pad

Kannabinoidenan sólito no tabata sufisiente. E kondishonan kambiante di Bentley a rekerí sinerxia di siete kannabinoidenan. E nesesidat aki a bira nos formula di RSO.

Bataya Personal di Colin: PTSD i Adikshon na Benzo

Colin tambe ta konose dependensia di fármaso personalmente. El a lucha ku PTSD severo i adikshon na benzodiazepina. Ora el a kita Xanax friu — un hazaña notoriamente peligroso — el a uza e mesun konosementu di kannabinoidenan ku a mantené Bentley bibí.

Nos Peace Gummies a wordu krea durante eksperimentunan na medianoche mientras ta luchando ku abstinensia di benzo. Colin personalmente ta uza e forma di vape te awe pa insomnio i PTSD severo.

E konosementu aki no ta teóriko. Colin a biba loke pasyentenan di RSO ta biba: desesperashon pa alivio, fármaco ku a fayá, deskubrí ku kannabinoidenan ta traha ora pílnan no ta traha.

Rekonosementu di Medio ABC13: Siete Segmento, Kuatro Aña

Entre 2019-2023, ABC13 Houston a mustra Colin na siete segmento di notisia — mas ku otro operadó di kannabis na Houston. Sinko reportero djiferente a buské pa storianan tokante negoshi, ley, médika, i salú di komunidat.

Momentonan klabe:

• September 2019: Nos filosofía fundashonal — “No ta mi intenshon bende sòpi di kulebra… tin sufisiente investigashon ku hende mester sa i prueba”
• Mei 2021: Onestidat radikal tokante Delta-8 — “Quizás bo ke baha” (ekspreshon rawa konservá pa red)
• Augustus 2021: A regalá $35,000 den produkto pa enkora vakunashon COVID, koordiná ku Siudad di Houston
• October 2021: Ora Texas a prohibí Delta-8 un momentu, Colin proaktivamente a kita tur produkto i a warn otro operadó ku nan tabata manda narkótiko di Skedule I sin sa
• October 2022: A revelá storia personal di kondena di marihuana, mustrando ku Colin no ta un empresario outsider — el a biba e konsekensianan

E registro di medio aki no a wordu kumpra. A wordu gana dor di konsistensia, ekspertisya, i akshon di komunidat.

Nos Filosofía di RSO: Kuatro Prinsipio pa Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba

Nos RSO no ta RSO tradishonal. Ta basá na e tradishon pero ta solushona su problemnan:

1. Aksesibilidat Mas Allá di Gatekeeping

Nesesidat di karchi médiko. Solamente edad 21+. Nos ta transportá derecho na Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba.

RSO tradishonal tabata rekerí konosé alguen ku a konosé alguen. Simpson tabata regalá gratis pero ta opera ilegalmente. Nos a krea un sistema leyal, transparente ku entregá na bo porta den Karibe.

Pa residentenan isla, esey ta nifiká. Bo no mester:

• Biaha pa Curaçao pa un konsulta médiko di kannabis
• Navega burokrasia kompleks di kannabis médiko den Antiyas Hulandes
• Depende riba produktonan di merkadó preto inkonsistente ku ta trese den boto

Nos ta entregá na Kralendijk, Oranjestad, The Bottom, i tur kaminda entre nan.

2. Potensia Kontrolá dor di Pasiente

THCa ta e kambiadó di huel. Nos azeite sublingual ta kontené 1,500mg di THCa ácido, no psikoaktivo. Bo ta kontrolá si bo ke mantené asina.

Tres opcion di uzo:

• Bròu (sin kalor): Tur THCa keda no psikoaktivo. Perfekto pa uzo di dia mientras ta buzea, traha, of cuida famia — sero impairmiento.
• Kompletamente aktivá (decarb na kas): Kalentá na 260°F pa 45-60 minuta konvertí THCa na ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Kombiná ku 90mg eksistente, bo ta haña ~1,405mg delta-9 THC total — potensia kompará ku RSO ilegal tradishonal, 100% leyal, paso bo ta kontrolá e aktivasión.
• Vape (instant): Kada bocada auto-decarb THCa na 400-450°F pa alivio inmediato.

Esey ta pone e desishon di potensia den bo man — onrando kreashon di Simpson ku pasyentenan mester kontrolá nan mes, pero dor di kimika, no conjetura.

3. Formula de Open-Source

Nos ta publiká nos formulanan kompletu públikamente. Si bo no por afordá nos produktonan, por surti e ingredientenan i hasi bo mes.

Formula di Azeite Sublingual (30mL – $129.99):

• CBD: 4,500mg
• CBG: 3,000mg
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
• THCa: 1,500mg
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg
• CBN: 750mg
• CBC: 750mg
• Total: 16,590mg (553mg/mL)
• Terpenonan Bibu: 5%

Formula di Karucho di Vape (1g – $49.99):

• CBD: 30%
• CBG: 20%
• Delta-8 THC: 15%
• THCa: 10%
• CBN: 10%
• CBC: 10%
• Terpenonan Bibu: 5%+

Esey ta e enfoke mas transparente den e industria. Simpson a ensenña hende pa hasi nan mes; nos ta bende un produkto profesional I ta duna e reseta.

4. Basá na Evidentia, No Sobrestimá Evidentia

Nos a anklá kada kannabinoid i terpeno den nos formula na investigashon revisá pa koleganan. E seksion GENERAL KNOWLEDGE di e gía aki kontené 29 citashon evaluando loke kada komponé por i no por kla.

CBD: Evidentia mas fuerte pa ataknan, emerjente pa ansiedad i dolor, modesto pa sueño. No un panasea.

CBG: Dea prekliniko prometedor, pero evidentia humana keda sparso. Nos ta onesto tokante e brechnan.

Delta-8 THC: Aktividat farmakológiko real, menos potente ku delta-9, pero datonan di seguridat ta inkompletu.

THCa: Prekursor no psikoaktivo ku potensial anti-inflamatorio, pero konvertí na THC ku kalor.

Delta-9 THC: Terapéutiko pa nasea i apetit, pero karga riesgopsikiatrico i di impairmiento na dosis haltu.

CBN: Merkado pa sueño, pero evidentia klinika ta débil. Nos ta transparente tokante esei.

CBC: Investigashon den etapa temprana, farmakología interesante, pero no validá klinikamente.

Kariofileno: Úniko terpeno pruová pa aktiva reséptornan CB2 direktamente — e evidentia di terpeno mas fuerte den nos profil.

Nos no skonde dor di kompleshidad. Nos ta splika e pa bo por tuma desishon informá.

Kumplimento di Farm Bill: Kumó Ta Leyal pa Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba

Nos produktonan kontené solamente 90mg delta-9 THC den e botaya kompletu di 30mL — bou di 0.3% di peso seku. Tur kannabinoidenan ta derivá di kanámas, hasi nan leyal bou di e U.S. Farm Bill 2018.

Pa Residentenan di Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, i Saba:

E islanan BES ta kalifiká bou di ley Hulandes, no ley Mericano. Sinembargo, Hulanda tin un enfoke tolerante tokante produktonan derivá di kanámas ku kontení THC bieu. Nos produktonan kumpli ku standard di kanámas di UE di <0.2% delta-9 THC na momento di benta.

Transporte Internashonal:
Nos ta proveé dokumentashon kompleto, Certificadonan di Análisis (COA), i resibonan di aduana. Kompradó, bo asepta responsabilidat pa verifiká legalidat lokal. Nos a transportá eksitosamente na plurales jurisdishonnan Karibense.

E Diferensia di THCa:
THCa no ta delta-9 THC. Ta e prekursor ácido no psikoaktivo. Esaki ta e innovashon legal ku ta hasi nos produkto spesial: bo por legalmente komprá i poseé, lugo skohe pa aktivá na kas. Rick Simpson nunka tabatin e opcion aki — el a opera ilegalmente. Nos ta opera transparentemente den kuadro leyal ku awor eksiste paso di defensoren manera el.

Aviso Legal Importante pa Residentenan Isla:
THCa konvertí na delta-9 THC ora kalentá. Dor di ordená, bo asepta responsabilidat pa kumplí ku leynan di islanan BES tokante produktonan di kannabinoidenan. Nos produktonan ta kumpli ku Farm Bill na momento di transporte; bo leynan lokal tokante posesion i uzo ta bo responsabilidat.

Dekarboxilashon: Konbertí THCa na THC na Kas

E konvershon ta kimika simple:

Metodo:

1. Transferí kandidat deseá na un vaso ku por sirvi den fornu
2. Kalentá na 260°F (125°C) pa 45-60 minuta
3. Kool prome ku uzo

Matemátika:

• 1,500mg THCa × 0.877 faktor di konvershon = ~1,315mg delta-9 THC
• • 90mg delta-9 eksistente = ~1,405mg delta-9 THC total
• • 6,000mg delta-8 THC = Potensia psikoaktivo kampestre kompletu

Práktiko pa Isleño:
Bo por decarb lote chikito según nesesidat, preservando e restu den forma bròu. Esey nifiká un botaya sirbi ku tur dos nesesidat di dia (no psikoaktivo) i anochi (potensia kompletu) — krusial pa lugáremtonan remotu kaminda e kosto di transporte ta importá.

Produkshon Sin Solvente: Kumó Ta Importa pa Salú Isla

RSO tradishonal a uza nafta (basá na petrolio) of alcohol isopropiliko. Ambos ta tóksiko. Kontaminashon di solvente remanente ta un riesgo mayor di salú, spesial

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Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

If you’re reading this in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, or Saba — whether you’re in Kralendijk, Oranjestad, or The Bottom — you’ve likely heard whispers about Rick Simpson Oil. Maybe a fellow diver mentioned it for post-dive inflammation. Perhaps someone at a local health clinic suggested looking into cannabis oil for chronic pain. Or you’re caring for a loved one and searching for options beyond what’s available at the local healthcare facilities.

We understand. Living on the BES islands means limited access to specialized medical care, long waits for referrals to Curaçao or Aruba, and a healthcare system that, while solid, doesn’t always have answers for chronic conditions. This guide exists because people in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba deserve honest, evidence-based information about RSO — not hype, not miracle claims, just the facts from a company that has spent years formulating cannabinoid products with scientific precision.

Who Was Rick Simpson? The Man Behind the Oil

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor or scientist — he was a power engineer from Nova Scotia who, like many people in our Caribbean community, turned to cannabis after conventional medicine failed him. In 1997, Simpson suffered a serious head injury from a scaffolding fall. The medications prescribed made his tinnitus and dizziness worse. When he asked his doctor about cannabis, the doctor dismissed it.

Sound familiar? We know people in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba who’ve experienced the same — prescribed pills that don’t work, doctors who won’t discuss alternatives, conditions that linger despite treatment. Simpson’s story resonates because it’s universal: when the system fails, people look elsewhere.

Simpson’s pivotal moment came in 2003 when he claimed cannabis oil removed his basal cell carcinoma lesions in four days. Important context: No independent medical verification exists. No biopsies, no peer-reviewed documentation. It was his personal testimony, not clinical evidence. Yet this story launched a global movement.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: 60 Grams in 90 Days

Simpson developed a specific protocol that spread worldwide through his documentary Run From The Cure and his book Phoenix Tears. For those in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba researching this protocol online, here’s exactly what it involves:

Week 1: Start with a dose the size of half a grain of rice — about 10-15mg — three times daily. Total: 30-45mg per day.

Weeks 2-5: Double every four days until reaching 1 gram (1,000mg) daily, divided into three doses.

Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily until consuming all 60 grams.

Methods: Primarily oral (sublingual or swallowed), topical for skin lesions, inhalation only for symptom relief.

Critical Context for Island Residents: This protocol was designed for crude, unstandardized oil. At peak dosing (1 gram daily of 60-90% THC oil), patients consumed 600-900mg of delta-9 THC per day — far exceeding any studied clinical dose. For comparison, the FDA-approved synthetic THC drug dronabinol is dosed at 2.5-20mg daily. This level of THC exposure carries real risks: severe intoxication, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, and cannabis use disorder.

Safety Note for Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba: If you’re considering this protocol, understand it was never clinically validated. The oil was unstandardized — every batch different. No lab testing, no contaminant screening. The solvent risks were real: Simpson used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol, not food-grade solvents.

What Traditional RSO Actually Was

For islanders seeing “RSO” products online or brought from abroad, here’s how to identify traditional RSO:

• Appearance: Nearly black, thick, tar-like oil with strong cannabis odor
• Source: Single high-THC indica strain (no standardization)
• Extraction: Naphtha or 99% isopropyl alcohol (petroleum-based, not food-grade)
• Cannabinoids: 60-90% delta-9 THC, minor cannabinoids at natural ratios, no control
• Terpenes: Effectively none — destroyed by heat and solvent
• Testing: None whatsoever

This is what Simpson made. Modern products bearing the “RSO” name often bear little resemblance to this original.

Simpson’s Claims vs. The Evidence: What We Know

Simpson claimed RSO could cure cancer. Let’s be direct: No human clinical trial has demonstrated that RSO or any cannabis oil cures cancer.

What the science shows:

• Preclinical studies (test tubes and animals) show THC and CBD can induce cancer cell death and reduce tumor growth in mice
• These findings have never translated to proven human cancer cures
• The gap between animal results and human outcomes is vast — this is true across all oncology research

Institutional positions:

• National Cancer Institute: Acknowledges preclinical anticancer research but does not endorse cannabis as cancer treatment
• FDA: Has not approved any cannabis plant product for cancer
• Health Canada: Never approved RSO for cancer

What Simpson got right: He drew attention to cannabinoids when the world ignored them. His advocacy helped create the legal cannabis industry we have today. The term “RSO” remains the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract.

What he overstated: Cancer cure claims exceed the evidence. Encouraging patients to use RSO instead of proven treatments carries genuine harm potential. Delayed treatment for treatable cancers is a documented risk.

For residents of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba facing cancer diagnoses, we strongly recommend consulting with your oncologist at SEHOS (St. Elisabeth Hospital) in Curaçao or your referral specialist before using any cannabis product as part of your treatment strategy.

The OilWell Story: From McAllen to the Caribbean

OilWell Cannabis was founded by Colin Valencia in Houston, Texas — a story that begins in McAllen, one of the most challenging border regions in America, and ends with formulas that can reach Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba.

Colin grew up in the Borderplex, where violence and cartel activity were daily realities. By sixteen, he’d left home. Many friends were killed or imprisoned. He chose cannabis over darker paths, learning the plant intimately while operating in the shadows before legalization.

Later, Colin became a software engineer doing custom development for Baylor College of Medicine — one of America’s most prestigious medical institutions. That combination of deep plant knowledge and medical-grade technical precision defines everything we do.

Bentley: The Dog Who Started Everything

Our origin story isn’t about a business plan. It’s about a dog named Bentley.

When Bentley became paralyzed, veterinarians said euthanasia was the only humane option. The pain medications would destroy his organs. Colin refused to accept this. A rescue worker named Jessica asked the question that changed everything: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

Colin created CBD golden paste for Bentley. The result? Bentley got up, walked over, and brought his ball to play. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was real medicine doing what pharmaceuticals couldn’t.

Bentley lived ten more years, dying naturally at twenty. During those years, Colin developed formulas for every age-related condition:

• Neurodegeneration → CBG’s neuroprotective properties and THCa’s PPARγ agonism
• Dementia → CBC’s role in neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → THC’s CB1 agonism for intraocular pressure
• Arthritis → Multi-pathway anti-inflammatory approach

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley’s evolving conditions required seven-cannabinoid synergy. That necessity became our RSO formula.

Colin’s Personal Battle: PTSD and Benzo Addiction

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with severe PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. When he quit Xanax cold turkey — a notoriously dangerous feat — he used the same cannabinoid knowledge that kept Bentley alive.

Our Peace Gummies were created during midnight experiments while fighting benzo withdrawal. Colin personally uses the vape form for insomnia and severe PTSD to this day.

This isn’t theoretical knowledge. Colin lived what RSO patients live: desperation for relief, failed pharmaceuticals, discovering that cannabinoids work when pills don’t.

ABC13 Media Recognition: Seven Features, Four Years

Between 2019-2023, ABC13 Houston featured Colin in seven news segments — more than any other Houston cannabis operator. Five different reporters sought him out for stories on business, law, medicine, and community health.

Key moments:

• September 2019: Our foundational philosophy — “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil… there’s enough research that people just need to know and try”
• May 2021: Radical honesty on Delta-8 — “Maybe you want to get high” (expletive preserved by network)
• August 2021: Gave away $35,000 in product to encourage COVID vaccination, coordinated with City of Houston
• October 2021: When Texas banned Delta-8 overnight, Colin proactively removed all products and warned other operators they were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics
• October 2022: Revealed personal marijuana conviction history, showing Colin isn’t an outsider entrepreneur — he’s lived the consequences

This media record wasn’t purchased. It was earned through consistency, expertise, and community action.

Our RSO Philosophy: Four Principles for Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba

Our RSO is not traditional RSO. It’s informed by the tradition but solves its problems:

1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping

No medical card required. Age 21+ only. We ship directly to Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba.

Traditional RSO required knowing someone who knew someone. Simpson gave it away free but operated illegally. We built a legal, transparent system that delivers to your door in the Caribbean.

For island residents, this matters. You don’t need to:

• Travel to Curaçao for a medical cannabis consultation
• Navigate the Dutch Antilles’ complex medical cannabis bureaucracy
• Rely on inconsistent black market products brought in by boat

We deliver to Kralendijk, Oranjestad, The Bottom, and everywhere in between.

2. Patient-Controlled Potency

THCa is the game-changer. Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg of acidic, non-psychoactive THCa. You control whether it stays that way.

Three usage options:

• Raw (no heat): All THCa remains non-psychoactive. Perfect for daytime use while diving, working, or caring for family — zero impairment.
• Fully activated (home decarb): Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes converts THCa to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with existing 90mg, you get ~1,405mg total delta-9 THC — potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO, 100% legally, because you control the activation.
• Vape (instant): Every puff auto-decarbs THCa at 400-450°F for immediate relief.

This puts the potency decision in your hands — honoring Simpson’s belief that patients should control their medicine, but through chemistry, not guesswork.

3. Open-Source Formulas

We publish our complete formulas publicly. If you can’t afford our products, you can source the ingredients and make your own.

Sublingual Oil Formula (30mL – $129.99):

• CBD: 4,500mg
• CBG: 3,000mg
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
• THCa: 1,500mg
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg
• CBN: 750mg
• CBC: 750mg
• Total: 16,590mg (553mg/mL)
• Live Terpenes: 5%

Vape Cartridge Formula (1g – $49.99):

• CBD: 30%
• CBG: 20%
• Delta-8 THC: 15%
• THCa: 10%
• CBN: 10%
• CBC: 10%
• Live Terpenes: 5%+

This is the most transparent approach in the industry. Simpson taught people to make their own; we sell a professional product AND give you the recipe.

4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating

We’ve anchored every cannabinoid and terpene in our formula to peer-reviewed research. The GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section of this guide contains 29 citations evaluating what each compound can and cannot claim.

CBD: Strongest evidence for seizures, emerging for anxiety and pain, modest for sleep. Not a panacea.

CBG: Promising preclinical data, but human evidence remains sparse. We’re honest about the gaps.

Delta-8 THC: Real pharmacologic activity, less potent than delta-9, but safety data is incomplete.

THCa: Non-psychoactive precursor with anti-inflammatory potential, but converts to THC with heat.

Delta-9 THC: Therapeutic for nausea and appetite, but carries psychiatric and impairment risks at high doses.

CBN: Marketed for sleep, but clinical evidence is weak. We’re transparent about this.

CBC: Early-stage research, interesting pharmacology, but not clinically validated.

Caryophyllene: Only terpene proven to activate CB2 receptors directly — the strongest terpene evidence in our profile.

We don’t hide behind complexity. We explain it so you can make informed decisions.

Farm Bill Compliance: How It’s Legal for Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba

Our products contain only 90mg delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle — well under 0.3% by dry weight. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived, making them legal under the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill.

For Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba Residents:

The BES islands fall under Dutch law, not U.S. law. However, the Netherlands has a tolerant approach to hemp-derived products with low THC content. Our products meet the EU’s hemp standard of <0.2% delta-9 THC at point of sale.

International Shipping:
We provide complete documentation, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and customs receipts. As the importer, you accept responsibility for verifying local legality. We’ve successfully shipped to multiple Caribbean jurisdictions.

The THCa Distinction:
THCa is not delta-9 THC. It’s the non-psychoactive acidic precursor. This is the legal innovation that makes our product special: you can legally purchase and possess it, then choose to activate it at home. Rick Simpson never had this option — he operated illegally. We operate transparently within legal frameworks that now exist because of advocates like him.

Important Legal Notice for Island Residents:
THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. By ordering, you accept responsibility for compliance with BES islands’ laws regarding cannabinoid products. Our products are Farm Bill compliant at shipment; your local laws regarding possession and use are your responsibility.

Decarboxylation: Converting THCa to THC at Home

The conversion is simple chemistry:

Method:

1. Transfer desired amount to oven-safe glass container
2. Heat at 260°F (125°C) for 45-60 minutes
3. Cool before use

Math:

• 1,500mg THCa × 0.877 conversion factor = ~1,315mg delta-9 THC
• • 90mg existing delta-9 = ~1,405mg total delta-9 THC
• • 6,000mg delta-8 THC = Full-spectrum psychoactive potency

Practical for Islanders:
You can decarb small batches as needed, preserving the rest in raw form. This means one bottle serves both daytime (non-psychoactive) and nighttime (full-potency) needs — crucial for remote locations where shipping costs matter.

Solvent-Free Production: Why It Matters for Island Health

Traditional RSO used naphtha (petroleum-based) or isopropyl alcohol. Both are toxic. Residual solvent contamination is a major health risk, especially for medical users.

Our Process:

• No extraction solvents
• Formulated from pure cannabinoid distillates and isolates
• Organic MCT oil carrier
• Third-party tested for: potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial contaminants

For Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba:
Island healthcare systems have limited resources for treating complications from contaminated products. Our testing ensures you’re getting exactly what’s on the label — no contaminants, no surprises. This is especially critical when you’re hundreds of miles from specialized medical care.

Our Testing Panel:

• HPLC/UHPLC potency analysis (±2% accuracy)
• ICP-MS heavy metals screening (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS pesticide analysis (400+ compounds)
• Headspace GC residual solvent verification (FDA Class 3 limits: <5,000 ppm)
• Comprehensive microbial pathogen screening

Certificates of Analysis available on request.

Two Product Formats: Which Is Right for You?

RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99

Best for: Sustained relief, precise dosing, non-psychoactive daytime use

• 30mL bottle (40-60 doses depending on serving size)
• 16,590mg total cannabinoids (553mg/mL)
• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Peak: 1-2 hours
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Bioavailability: 13-19%
• Graduated dropper: 0.1mL increments for precise control

Island Lifestyle Applications:

• Diving days: Use raw (non-decarbed) for anti-inflammatory benefits without impairment
• Work days: Raw dosing for anxiety/stress relief while operating boats, equipment, or serving tourists
• Evenings: Decarbed for full therapeutic effects after responsibilities are complete

RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

Best for: Fast relief, portability, acute breakthrough symptoms

• 1g cartridge
• 900mg+ total cannabinoids
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest delivery)
• Peak: 10-15 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Bioavailability: 10-35%
• 510-thread: Universal battery compatibility

Island Lifestyle Applications:

• Breakthrough pain: Instant relief while waiting for sublingual dose to kick in
• Nausea: Rapid antiemetic effects for motion sickness or treatment side effects
• Portability: Compact for boat trips, travel between islands, or discreet use

When to Use Each Format

Situation	Format	Why
Chronic pain throughout day	Sublingual (raw)	Sustained relief without impairment
Acute pain flare	Vape	1-2 minute onset for breakthrough pain
Sleep difficulties	Sublingual (decarbed)	CBN + THC synergy, 4-6 hour duration
Anxiety at work	Sublingual (raw)	CBD + CBG without psychoactivity
Nausea/vomiting	Vape then sublingual	Fast relief + sustained control
Post-dive inflammation	Sublingual (raw)	COX-2 inhibition from THCa, CBC

Condition-Specific Usage Context for Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba

Critical Disclaimer: These are not medical prescriptions. Always consult your healthcare provider at SEHOS or your local clinic before use. Not FDA-approved. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Individual results vary.

Chronic Pain (Arthritis, Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia)

Common among island residents: Years of physical labor in tourism, fishing, and construction take their toll.

Protocol:

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL sublingual (raw) every 6 hours for anti-inflammatory effects without impairment
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual (decarbed) for combined pain relief + sleep support
• Breakthrough: 2-3 vape puffs as needed

Evidence: CBD pain relief [4], delta-9 THC analgesia [13], THCa COX-2 inhibition [12], caryophyllene CB2 activation [24]

Sleep Disorders

Island factor: Heat, humidity, and stress affect sleep quality.

Protocol:

• 1.0-2.0mL sublingual (decarbed) 30 minutes before bed
• At 2.0mL: 50mg CBN (investigated in 2024 sleep literature)
• At 1.0mL: 25mg CBN (above threshold for reduced sleep disturbance)

Evidence: CBN sleep studies [16][17], cannabis sleep review [17]

Anxiety & PTSD

Particularly relevant: Veterans living in the islands, survivors of hurricanes and natural disasters.

Protocol:

• Daytime functional: 0.3mL sublingual (raw) — CBD + CBG without impairment
• Evening: 1.0mL sublingual (decarbed) — full cannabinoid profile including CBN
• Acute episodes: Vape for rapid onset

Evidence: CBD anxiety evidence [3], CBG pharmacology [7][8], limonene entourage effects [20]

Chemotherapy Support

For those traveling to Curaçao or abroad for treatment:

Protocol:

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before
• Acute nausea: 2-3 vape puffs
• Post-chemo: 0.5mL every 6 hours
• Sleep: 1.0-2.0mL before bed

Evidence: Delta-8 antiemetic [9], delta-9 nausea control [1][13], CBD anxiolytic buffering [3]

Glaucoma

Prevalent in Caribbean populations due to sun exposure:

Protocol:

• Low-dose sublingual (decarbed) — THC’s CB1 agonism reduces intraocular pressure
• Consult ophthalmologist at local eye clinic first

Evidence: THC CB1 agonism for ocular pressure (established pharmacology)

General Titration Principle for Islanders

Start low, go slow. Begin with 0.25mL sublingual. Assess effects over 2-3 hours before increasing. Your metabolism, body weight, and concurrent medications (especially if you’re being treated at SEHOS or taking island-sourced herbal remedies) all affect response.

Delivery to Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba

International Shipping to the Caribbean

We ship directly to the BES islands with full documentation. This is perhaps our most important feature for you — access to clinical-strength, lab-tested cannabinoid medicine without leaving your island.

Shipping Process:

• Documentation: COAs, customs receipts, product specifications included
• Carrier: USPS International, FedEx, or UPS (depending on local reliability)
• Packaging: Discreet, temperature-stable, no cannabis branding visible
• Tracking: Provided for all orders
• Customs: You accept responsibility for import compliance; we provide all required paperwork

Typical Timeline:

• From Houston to Caribbean: 7-14 business days depending on customs processing in Willemstad (Curaçao) before distribution to BES islands
• Cost: Flat international shipping fee; excessive costs will be communicated before shipment
• Minimum Order: No minimum, but we recommend ordering multiple bottles to reduce per-unit shipping costs

Local Considerations:

• Bonaire (Kralendijk): Delivery to homes, dive shops, or post office boxes
• Saint Eustatius (Oranjestad): Coordination with local postal service
• Saba (The Bottom): Given the tiny population and limited postal infrastructure, we recommend ordering to your workplace or trusted local business address

Why This Matters for Island Healthcare

The BES islands have limited specialist care. Many residents travel to Curaçao or even Miami for treatment. Our direct shipping model means:

• Continuity of care: No gaps between island doctor visits
• Consistent product: Same formulation every time, unlike variable local sources
• Cost-effective: Avoid travel expenses for medical cannabis consultations abroad
• Privacy: Discreet delivery without local pharmacy involvement

Contact for International Orders:

• Phone: (832) 416-2816
• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: Available for island customers (international messaging)

The Cannabinoid Evidence Base: What Science Actually Says

Our formulas are built on peer-reviewed research, not marketing. Here’s the honest assessment of each compound:

Major Cannabinoids

CBD (4,500mg in sublingual oil)

• Best evidence: Seizure disorders (FDA-approved Epidiolex) [2]
• Promising: Anxiety (2024 meta-analysis shows signal but small sample) [3]
• Emerging: Pain relief (heterogeneous trial data) [4]
• Weak: Sleep (methodologically weak studies) [5]
• Safety: Liver enzyme elevation possible at high doses [6]

CBG (3,000mg)

• Status: Promising preclinical data, very limited human evidence [7][8]
• Potential: Neuroprotection, inflammatory bowel disease, antibacterial
• Caution: Commercially sold despite thin evidence base [7]

Delta-8 THC (6,000mg)

• Pharmacology: Partial CB1 agonist, less potent than delta-9 [9]
• Evidence: Mostly animal studies and use reports, limited human trials [10]
• Safety: Manufacturing quality concerns, psychoactive effects real [9]-[11]
• Bottom line: Not “mild” or “safe by default” — handle with respect

Delta-9 THC (90mg total)

• Best evidence: Chemo nausea, HIV appetite, MS symptoms [1]
• Pain: Short-term benefit but increased dizziness/sedation [13]
• Risks: Anxiety, panic, tachycardia, dependency, psychosis at high doses [15]
• Dosing: Our total 90mg is tiny compared to Simpson’s 600-900mg daily

THCa (1,500mg)

• Key feature: Non-psychoactive until heated [12]
• Potential: Anti-inflammatory via COX-2, neuroprotective via PPARγ [12]
• Critical: Converts to THC with heat or long-term storage [12]

CBN (750mg)

• Market claim: “Sleep cannabinoid”
• Reality: No human trials with validated sleep measures exist [16]
• Dose: Our 25-50mg per serving is based on limited rodent data [16][17]
• Bottom line: We include it for completeness, but evidence is weak

CBC (750mg)

• Status: Very early-stage, mostly preclinical [18][19]
• Potential: Neurogenesis, anti-inflammatory, but human data absent [18]
• Caution: Already sold commercially without clinical validation [18]

Terpenes: The Aromatic Compounds

Our 5% live terpene blend adds sensory complexity and potential synergy:

Caryophyllene (β-caryophyllene) — Most significant

• Unique: Direct CB2 receptor agonist (only terpene proven to do this) [24]
• Potential: Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective [24]
• Scent: Pepper, spice

Limonene

• Potential: Mood support, antioxidant [21]
• Scent: Citrus, bright
• Caution: Oxidation products can be allergens [22]

Myrcene

• Claim: “Sedating terpene”
• Reality: No human evidence for sedation [23]
• Scent: Earthy, musk

Pinene

• Potential: Memory support, anti-inflammatory [25]
• Scent: Pine, forest-fresh

Linalool

• Potential: Stress relief, neuroprotective [25][26]
• Scent: Floral, lavender
• Caution: Oxidized forms can cause contact dermatitis [22]

Humulene

• Early research: Anti-inflammatory, possible cannabimimetic effects [27]
• Scent: Woody, earthy

Terpinolene

• Status: Least clinically characterized [28]
• Scent: Piney, fruity, complex

Research Limits: What We Honestly Don’t Know

1. Evidence is highly uneven — CBD and delta-9 THC have human data; most others don’t [1]-[29]
2. Extract vs. purified data aren’t interchangeable — Whole plant effects differ from isolates
3. Minor cannabinoids are commercially interesting because they’re underexplored — Claims often outrun science
4. Product quality matters as much as molecule identity — Our testing ensures you get what’s on the label [1][10][11][14]
5. THCa chemistry changes with storage/heating — Island heat can accelerate conversion; store in cool, dark place [12]

The Formulas: Complete Transparency

RSO Sublingual Oil — 30mL

Price: $129.99

Cannabinoid	Amount	Per mL (553mg total)
CBD	4,500mg	150mg
CBG	3,000mg	100mg
Delta-8 THC	6,000mg	200mg
THCa	1,500mg	50mg
Delta-9 THC	90mg	3mg
CBN	750mg	25mg
CBC	750mg	25mg
Total	16,590mg	553mg/mL

• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil
• Dosing: Graduated dropper, 0.1mL increments
• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Doses per bottle: 40-60 depending on serving size

RSO Vape Cartridge — 1g

Price: $49.99

Cannabinoid	Percentage	Approximate mg
CBD	30%	300mg
CBG	20%	200mg
Delta-8 THC	15%	150mg
THCa	10%	100mg
CBN	10%	100mg
CBC	10%	100mg
Total	95%+	900mg+

• Live Terpenes: 5%+
• Thread: 510 universal
• Onset: 1-2 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Auto-decarb: THCa converts instantly at vape temperature

Terpene Profile (Both Products)

Aroma & Flavor:

• Limonene: Citrus-bright, uplifting
• Myrcene: Earthy, grounding
• Caryophyllene: Pepper/spice, CB2 activation
• Pinene: Forest-fresh, clarity
• Linalool: Floral/lavender, calm
• Humulene: Woody, earthy
• Terpinolene: Piney-fruity, complexity

For island residents familiar with Caribbean herbs and aromatics, these terpenes create a sensory experience that connects to local botanical traditions.

Final Thoughts for Residents of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba

Living on these islands means being resourceful. You understand that local solutions aren’t always available, that sometimes you need to look beyond the horizon for answers. Our RSO formulas are designed for people exactly like you — people who:

• Need alternatives when island healthcare hits its limits
• Want transparency in what they’re putting in their bodies
• Appreciate science without condescension
• Understand that quality matters when you’re far from major medical centers

Our Promise:

• Ship to your door anywhere in the BES islands
• Lab-tested purity you can verify
• Complete formula transparency — no mysteries
• Honest evidence assessment — no hype
• Patient-controlled potency — your choice, your control

Your Responsibility:

• Verify local legality before ordering
• Consult your healthcare provider, especially if being treated at SEHOS or receiving care in Curaçao
• Start low, go slow — island metabolism and heat can affect dosing
• Store products in cool, dark place (island heat accelerates THCa conversion)

Contact Us:

• Phone: (832) 416-2816 (call or WhatsApp)
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: oilwellcbd.com
• Instagram: @oilwellcbd

We understand the unique challenges of island life. Distance. Limited resources. The need for self-reliance. Our open-source philosophy means that even if you can’t afford our products today, you have the knowledge to make informed decisions about your health.

That knowledge is free. That knowledge is power. And for residents of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba, that knowledge is now available.

Comprehensive Legal Disclaimers for BES Islands Residents

Age Requirement: 21+ only. By ordering, you verify legal age.

FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.

Medical Consultation: Consult your physician or healthcare provider at your local clinic (Fundashon Mariadal in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius Health Care Foundation, or Saba Cares) before use, especially if you have a medical condition, take medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have health concerns.

Impairment Warning: Products containing decarboxylated THC may cause drowsiness, impairment, or intoxication. Do not operate vehicles, boats, dive equipment, or machinery while under the influence. This is especially critical in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba where water activities and driving on hilly terrain require full alertness.

Drug Testing: Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and decarboxylated THCa will trigger positive results on cannabis drug tests. Raw THCa may not, but conversion can occur spontaneously. Do not use if subject to workplace testing.

Product Variation: Natural variations in hemp extract may cause minor differences in color, flavor, or consistency. This does not affect quality or potency.

Storage: Store in cool, dark place. Island heat and humidity can accelerate THCa conversion and degrade terpenes. Ideal storage: 60-70°F (15-21°C).

Legal Compliance: Buyer accepts full responsibility for verifying compliance with laws of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba. OilWell Cannabis assumes no liability for customs seizures, legal issues, or misuse. Void where prohibited.

International Orders: You accept responsibility for import duties, customs fees, and any documentation required by Dutch Caribbean customs authorities.

Liability Limitation: OilWell Cannabis and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from product use, especially given remote island location and limited emergency medical access.

Emergency Medical Care: If you experience adverse reactions, contact your local emergency services immediately (911 equivalent: 912 in Bonaire, 911 in Sint Eustatius and Saba) or seek care at your island’s medical facility.

Disclaimer for Open-Source Formulas: Published formulas are for educational and DIY purposes. OilWell assumes no responsibility for outcomes from self-produced versions. Quality control, sourcing, and safety are your responsibility.

Final Statement: We are not medical professionals. We are cannabis formulators committed to transparency and education. Your health decisions should be made in consultation with qualified healthcare providers familiar with your specific island context and medical history.

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