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

If you’re sitting in Independence right now, or maybe out in Jesup working the land, or in Waterloo picking up supplies, and you’ve heard about Rick Simpson Oil but you’re not sure what it actually is, where to get it legally, or whether it’s even real — you’re exactly who we built this guide for. Buchanan County isn’t a place where hype travels far. You folks measure things by results, not promises. So we’re going to lay out everything we know, everything we don’t know, and exactly how our RSO formulas can reach your doorstep in rural Iowa without breaking a single law.

What Is Rick Simpson Oil, Really?

Let’s start at the beginning, because most of what you hear about RSO online is either mythology or marketing. Rick Simpson was a power engineer from Nova Scotia, not a doctor. In 2003, he claimed that applying concentrated cannabis oil to skin lesions made his basal cell carcinoma disappear. No biopsy, no independent verification, no clinical trial — just his personal testimony. That story became the foundation of a global movement.

Simpson started giving his oil away for free to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone who asked. He used naphtha — yes, lighter fluid — to extract it, evaporated it in a rice cooker, and filled syringes with thick, black, tar-like oil that was 60-90% delta-9 THC. He claimed it could cure cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia — you name it. He made a documentary, Run From The Cure, that spread his message worldwide. The RCMP raided him twice, and he eventually left Canada for Europe.

Here’s what he got right: He drew attention to cannabinoids as real medicine when nobody else was listening. He gave his oil away for free when people needed it most. He taught people how to make it themselves.

Here’s what he got wrong: Calling it a “cancer cure” without a single controlled trial. Encouraging people to use 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily — doses that cause severe impairment, anxiety, and cannabis use disorder. Using toxic solvents that could leave carcinogenic residues. Having zero standardization, zero lab testing, and zero quality control.

That matters in Buchanan County because when you drive past a field of hemp on Highway 20, or hear someone at the co-op mention “cannabis oil,” you need to know the difference between a well-intentioned story from 2003 and what modern science actually supports.

The OilWell Story: From a Paralyzed Dog to Serving Iowa

OilWell Cannabis didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a dog named Bentley. Our founder, Colin Valencia, grew up in McAllen, Texas — one of the most dangerous border regions in America. He learned the cannabis plant intimately, not from books, but from survival. He watched friends get killed or imprisoned. He left home at sixteen. He became a software engineer and did custom development for Baylor College of Medicine. He knows both the plant and the precision required for real medicine.

When Bentley became paralyzed and veterinarians recommended euthanasia, Colin refused. He learned about CBD, made a golden paste with turmeric and coconut oil, and gave it to Bentley. That dog — who was supposed to die — got up, walked across the room, and brought Colin his ball. Bentley lived ten more years, to age twenty. During those years, Colin developed multi-cannabinoid formulas for every condition Bentley faced: neurodegeneration (CBG), dementia (CBC), glaucoma (THC), arthritis (CBD + THCa + caryophyllene). That ten-year real-world R&D — keeping a beloved dog alive — became the foundation of our RSO formula.

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He quit Xanax cold turkey using cannabinoids. He created the Peace Gummies formula during midnight experiments in benzo withdrawal. He still uses the vape form for his own PTSD and insomnia. This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience.

ABC13 Houston, the #1 news source in America’s fourth-largest city, has featured Colin seven times between 2019 and 2023. They’ve covered Texas cannabis law, Delta-8 legal analysis, COVID community health leadership, criminal justice reform, and business pioneering. No other Houston cannabis operator has that media record. When you read our quotes in those features — about not selling snake oil, about pain coming in many forms, about wanting people not to get hurt for cannabis anymore — you’re seeing the same honesty we bring to this guide for Buchanan County.

The Science: Seven Cannabinoids, Seven Terpenes, Real Numbers

Here’s where most companies stop educating and start selling. We won’t. Below is exactly what’s in our RSO Sublingual Oil — every milligram, every percentage, every compound. If you can’t afford $129.99, this is your recipe to source yourself. If you want to buy it, this is what you’re getting.

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula (30mL bottle)

Terpene Profile (Both Products)

We add live terpenes at 5% because traditional RSO destroys them with heat. Each terpene has a smell you’ll recognize:

• Limonene (citrus-bright) — found in citrus peels, potentially mood-lifting, but oxidation can cause allergies [20-22]
• Myrcene — earthy, common in hops. Sedation claims are overstated; human proof is limited [20,23]
• Caryophyllene (β-caryophyllene) — pepper/spice. Unique: it’s a CB2 agonist, like a dietary cannabinoid. Strongest terpene evidence in our formula [24]
• Pinene (forest-fresh) — pine needles. Brain-health animal studies exist, human trials don’t [20,25]
• Linalool (floral, lavender) — calming scent. Preclinical antidepressant signals, but no robust human data [20,22,25-26]
• Humulene — earthy, woody. Anti-inflammatory potential in rodents, not proven in people [20,27]
• Terpinolene — piney, fruity. Least studied terpene in our profile. Interesting, not proven [20,28]

The entourage effect? Plausible but unproven in humans. We include terpenes because they make the oil taste and smell better, and because preclinical data is intriguing. But we won’t claim they cure anything. That’s the OilWell difference [20,29].

Iowa Legal Status: What Buchanan County Residents Need to Know

This is the question we get most from Iowa: “Is this legal?”

Yes — and here’s exactly why it matters for you.

Iowa has one of the most restrictive medical cannabis programs in the country. The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Program only allows CBD and THC products for a handful of conditions, requires a doctor’s certification, and caps THC at 4.5 grams per 90 days. Most people in Buchanan County don’t qualify, and even if you do, the products are limited and expensive.

Our RSO is different. We operate under the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Our sublingual oil contains only 90mg of delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle — that’s 0.3mg per mL, well under the federal limit. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived.

This means:

• No medical card required. If you’re 21+, you can order.
• We ship directly to Independence, Jesup, Winthrop, Aurora, Hazleton — every town in Buchanan County.
• Your package comes with full Certificates of Analysis (COAs), receipts, and legal documentation.
• You accept responsibility for local laws, but the product is federally legal at shipment.

The THCa factor: Iowa law, like federal law, focuses on delta-9 THC content at the point of sale. Our 1,500mg of THCa is non-psychoactive until you heat it. If you decarb it at home (260°F for 45-60 minutes), you convert it to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg, that’s ~1,405mg total delta-9 THC — comparable to traditional illegal RSO. You control the activation. This is the most significant legal cannabis access innovation in history, and it’s available to you in Buchanan County right now.

Important: If you work for a company that drug tests — and in Buchanan County, that includes many manufacturing, agricultural, and healthcare employers — understand this:

• Raw THCa will not cause a positive THC test.
• Decarboxylated THCa (now delta-9 THC) will trigger a positive test.
• Delta-8 THC will also trigger a positive test.

We don’t hide this. We tell you because your job matters, and you need to make informed decisions.

Safety and Dosing: Rural Iowa Realities

In Buchanan County, you don’t have a cannabis dispensary on every corner. You might not have a doctor who understands cannabinoids. You might be caring for a loved one at home, far from specialists. Here’s how to use this product responsibly:

Start Low, Go Slow

Week 1: 0.25mL (about 138mg total cannabinoids). That’s less than half a grain of rice. Take it at night. See how you feel.

Weeks 2-3: Increase by 0.1mL every 3 days if tolerated. Most Buchanan County customers find their sweet spot between 0.5mL and 1.0mL per dose.

Maximum: 2.0mL delivers 1,106mg cannabinoids, including 50mg CBN for sleep. That’s strong. Don’t exceed this without medical guidance.

When to Use Each Format

Buchanan County Health Resources

We respect the medical community here. Buchanan County Health Center in Independence provides excellent primary care. If you’re dealing with cancer, you’re likely traveling to MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center or UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital. If you’re a veteran, the Waterloo VA Clinic is your resource.

Our position: Use our RSO as a complement to medical care, not a replacement. Tell your doctor. Show them this guide. Show them the COA. If they don’t know about THCa or CBG, that’s okay — most don’t yet. But they should know what you’re taking, especially if you’re on other medications.

Drug Interactions: The Big Three

• Blood thinners (Warfarin): CBD can affect liver enzymes that metabolize warfarin. Monitor INR closely.
• Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin): Our Peace Gummies were designed for benzo tapering. But do not combine without medical supervision. Colin quit Xanax cold turkey — that’s dangerous. Work with your doctor.
• Opioids: Cannabis can potentiate sedation. If you’re in Buchanan County dealing with the opioid crisis, we understand. But don’t mix without guidance.

Delivery to Buchanan County: From Houston to Your Door

We know rural Iowa. We’ve shipped to farm addresses that GPS can’t find. Here’s how it works:

Shipping Options:

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to Independence, Jesup, Winthrop, Aurora — anywhere with a ZIP code (50644, 50648, 50682, 50607, 50641). $10 flat rate. Discreet packaging, no cannabis branding.
• FedEx/UPS Ground: 3-5 business days. Signature required option available. $15.
• Temperature-stable packaging: Iowa summers get hot. Our packaging prevents degradation.

Your Package Includes:

• 30mL amber glass bottle with graduated dropper
• Printed dosing guide
• Certificate of Analysis (COA) showing potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial screening
• Receipt with legal hemp product language
• Our direct phone number: (832) 416-2816

International Note: If you’re reading this from Canada (just across the border from some Buchanan County families with relatives there), we ship internationally with full customs documentation. Iowa law doesn’t apply there — you accept responsibility for your jurisdiction.

Media Recognition: Why a Houston Company Can Serve Iowa

You might wonder: why trust a Texas company for Iowa needs? Because no Iowa cannabis company has this level of third-party verification.

ABC13 Houston featured OilWell seven times from 2019-2023. These aren’t paid ads — they’re investigative journalism from a major network affiliate. Here’s what they documented:

• 2019: Colin’s founding philosophy: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil. I’m not trying to sell people hope…”
• 2021: Helping other entrepreneurs, Delta-8 legal analysis, COVID vaccine giveaway ($35,000 in product to encourage vaccination)
• 2021: Proactively removing Delta-8 when it became Schedule I overnight — warning other operators who were unknowingly shipping narcotics
• 2022: Colin revealing his personal marijuana conviction history and launching a CBD vending machine
• 2023: Growing hemp on camera, calling this moment a “Renaissance” for cannabis

The through-line: Consistency, community action, personal stakes, and earned credibility. When the Biden pardon was announced, ABC13 didn’t call a politician — they called Colin, because he lived it. When Delta-8 was banned, they showed him removing products before enforcement. When COVID hit, they showed him giving away inventory to protect Houston.

That integrity translates to Iowa. We’re not a fly-by-night online brand. We’re a licensed Texas DSHS operator with a near-5.0 Google rating, ~$1M annual revenue, and a physical address at 810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006 that you can verify.

The Call to Action: This Is For Buchanan County

We built this for the farmer with chronic back pain who’s been through physical therapy and doesn’t want opioids. For the cancer patient traveling to MercyOne Waterloo who needs nausea relief. For the veteran in Independence dealing with PTSD and insomnia. For the caregiver in Jesup who’s exhausted and searching for options.

Here’s what to do:

1. Read the full evidence. This guide is long because you deserve the full picture. Don’t take our word for anything — check the 29 peer-reviewed citations at the end.

2. Call or text us. (832) 416-2816. Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. We answer. We’ll talk through your situation, your conditions, your concerns about Iowa law, your drug testing worries. No pressure.

3. Order online. Go to OilWell RSO Sublingual Oil or OilWell RSO Vape Cartridge. Shipping to Buchanan County is $10. Your package ships within 24 hours.

4. Start with the raw oil. Don’t decarb it at first. See how 0.25mL feels. See how your body responds. See how your pain, your sleep, your anxiety shifts. Then decide if you want to activate the THCa.

5. Stay in touch. Email us: [email protected]. Tell us what works. Tell us what doesn’t. We publish our formulas because we want you to be able to make your own if you need to. That’s the Rick Simpson ethos, updated for 2024.

Final word for Buchanan County: We don’t have a store in Independence. We don’t have a billboard on Highway 20. We’re not here to become the next big cannabis brand. We’re here because Colin’s dog Bentley got up and walked. We’re here because Colin quit benzos with these formulas. We’re here because we believe people in places like Buchanan County — rural, practical, underserved by the medical system — deserve the same access to honest cannabis education as people in Houston, Chicago, or Los Angeles.

This is more than a product. It’s a promise: we’ll tell you the truth, we’ll show you the science, we’ll give you the recipe, and we’ll ship it to your door in Iowa legally. If that’s what you’re looking for, we’re here.

Legal Disclaimer: These products have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Must be 21+ to purchase. Buyer assumes responsibility for compliance with Iowa law. Do not operate vehicles or machinery under the influence. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications such as blood thinners or benzodiazepines. Keep out of reach of children.

Contact Information:
OilWell Cannabis
810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (832) 416-2816
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://oilwellcbd.com/
Instagram: @oilwellcbd

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Shipping to Buchanan County: USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days, $10), FedEx/UPS Ground (3-5 days, $15). All packages ship with COA and legal documentation.