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

Here in Edwards County, where the cornfields stretch across the Wabash Valley and neighbors still look out for each other in Albion and our small communities, we understand the value of honest medicine. When the nearest specialist might be an hour away in Mt. Vernon or Evansville, when chronic pain makes it hard to work the land, when sleepless nights pile up during planting season—people start looking for real solutions. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to Rick Simpson Oil specifically for Edwards County families.

We know that many of you have heard about RSO through word-of-mouth at the feed store, from fellow veterans at the VFW, or in online groups for Illinois cancer patients. You’ve probably seen stories that sound too good to be true, mixed with warnings about legal risks. We’re here to give you what we wish every Edwards County resident had: the full, unfiltered truth about RSO—its history, what the science actually says, and how modern formulations solve the problems that made traditional RSO risky.

ABOUT RICK SIMPSON AND TRADITIONAL RICK SIMPSON OIL

Who is Rick Simpson

Rick Simpson was born in 1949 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was not a doctor, scientist, or medical professional. He was a power engineer and maintenance worker—a blue-collar tradesman whose path into cannabis advocacy began not with research but with personal suffering and a deep distrust of the medical system that failed him.

In 1997, while working at a hospital in Moncton, New Brunswick, Simpson fell from scaffolding and suffered a serious head injury. The aftermath included persistent tinnitus, dizziness, and post-concussion symptoms that conventional medicine could not resolve. According to Simpson, the medications he was prescribed either failed to help or made his condition worse. He reported that cannabis provided more relief than anything his doctors offered, but when he asked his physician to support or prescribe cannabis, the request was refused.

Simpson’s interest in concentrated cannabis oil deepened after he learned about a 1974 study funded by the National Institute of Health and conducted at the Medical College of Virginia, in which THC was reported to slow or shrink tumors in mice. That study—originally intended to demonstrate harm—became a foundational reference point in Simpson’s later advocacy, even though its findings were never replicated in controlled human cancer trials.

The pivotal moment in Simpson’s story came in 2003. He reported that three bumps on his arm were diagnosed by his doctor as basal cell carcinoma. Rather than pursuing conventional treatment, Simpson applied concentrated cannabis oil directly to the lesions, covered them with bandages, and waited. According to his account, the bumps disappeared within four days. No independent medical verification of this outcome has been published, and no biopsy confirmation or clinical follow-up has been documented in any peer-reviewed source. Nevertheless, this personal experience became the origin story of Rick Simpson Oil.

Important context: Simpson’s account is presented here as his personal testimony. The absence of clinical documentation, controlled observation, or independent medical confirmation means these events cannot be evaluated as medical evidence. They are, however, historically significant as the catalyst for a global movement.

For those of us in Edwards County who’ve watched friends and family struggle when the healthcare system runs out of answers, Simpson’s story resonates. We’ve seen neighbors drive all the way to Deaconess Gateway in Evansville or DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, only to be told there’s nothing more to try. That’s the moment people start searching for alternatives—and that’s exactly where RSO entered the conversation.

The crusade—spreading the oil

After his 2003 experience, Simpson committed himself fully to producing and distributing concentrated cannabis oil. Operating out of his property in Maccan, Nova Scotia, he began making the oil in large quantities and giving it away for free to cancer patients and others in his community. He charged nothing. By his own account, he helped dozens of people with conditions including cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, infections, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia, and others.

Simpson’s story reached a global audience through the 2005 documentary Run From The Cure, directed by Christian Laurette. The film documented Simpson’s claims, showed testimonials from people he had treated, and framed his work as a grassroots challenge to pharmaceutical and governmental interests. It was distributed freely online and became one of the most widely shared cannabis advocacy films of its era.

Simpson’s advocacy brought him into direct conflict with Canadian law. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) raided his property in 2005 and again in 2009. He faced charges for cannabis cultivation, possession, and trafficking. Facing continued legal pressure, Simpson eventually left Canada and relocated to Europe, where he continued his advocacy from abroad.

In 2012, Simpson published Phoenix Tears: The Rick Simpson Story, a book detailing his personal experience, his oil-making process, and his broader philosophical views.

Throughout his public career, Simpson’s position remained consistent and uncompromising: he maintained that cannabis oil could cure cancer and many other diseases, and that pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and medical institutions were actively suppressing this knowledge.

The traditional RSO protocol—Simpson’s 60-gram, 90-day regimen

Simpson’s core treatment recommendation was a structured oral protocol designed to deliver a total of 60 grams (approximately 60 mL) of concentrated cannabis oil over roughly 90 days. He described this as a cancer treatment protocol, though he also recommended it for numerous other conditions.

Goal

Consume 60 grams of concentrated, high-THC cannabis oil over approximately 90 days. Simpson considered this the minimum amount necessary for a serious cancer treatment course.

Titration schedule

• Week 1: Begin with a dose approximately the size of half a grain of dry rice—roughly 10 to 15 milligrams of oil—taken three times per day. Total daily intake during this phase: approximately 30 to 45 milligrams.

• Weeks 2 through 5: Double the dose approximately every four days. By the end of this escalation period—roughly four to five weeks in—the target was to reach approximately 1 gram (1,000 milligrams) of oil per day, divided into three roughly equal doses.

• Weeks 5 through 12: Maintain the full dose of approximately 1 gram per day, divided into three doses of roughly 333 milligrams each, and continue until the full 60 grams have been consumed.

Administration methods

• Primary method—oral: Simpson recommended placing the dose directly under the tongue (sublingual) or swallowing it. He considered oral ingestion the most important route for systemic absorption.
• Secondary method—topical: For skin cancers and external lesions, Simpson recommended applying the oil directly to the affected area, covering it with a bandage, and changing the bandage every three to four days.
• Not recommended as primary—inhalation: Simpson did not recommend smoking or vaporizing the oil as a primary treatment method, though he acknowledged inhalation for immediate symptom relief.

Tolerance and the psychoactive effects

Simpson maintained that patients would develop significant tolerance to the psychoactive effects of THC within approximately three to four weeks of consistent dosing at escalating levels. He recommended that patients take their initial doses at night or before bed to sleep through the most intense psychoactive effects during the early titration phase. He also recommended that patients avoid driving or operating machinery during the titration period.

Important context for evaluating this protocol

This protocol was designed by one person based on his personal experience. It was not developed through clinical trials, dose-finding studies, or any formal research process. Several critical points apply:

• No controlled trial validation. There are no published randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, or well-documented case series evaluating this specific 60-gram/90-day protocol for any condition.
• Assumes crude, unstandardized material. The 60-gram quantity assumes a single-strain, THC-dominant extract with no standardized potency. Actual THC content per gram of traditional RSO varied widely.
• Very high THC exposure. At the peak dosing phase, patients were consuming roughly 1 gram of high-THC oil per day. Assuming traditional RSO contained 60 to 90 percent THC, this translates to approximately 600 to 900 milligrams of delta-9 THC per day—a dose far exceeding anything studied in controlled clinical settings.
• Real risks at these doses. Consuming 600 to 900 milligrams of THC daily carries serious risks including severe intoxication, impairment, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, and cannabis use disorder.

For Edwards County residents considering this protocol, we want to be crystal clear: these doses are far beyond what any medical professional would recommend, and the risks are substantial. Our product is fundamentally different, as you’ll see below.

What is traditional Rick Simpson Oil—the product

Traditional RSO refers to the specific type of concentrated cannabis oil that Simpson made and advocated for. It was defined not by lab specifications but by his method and materials.

Source material

Simpson used high-THC, indica-dominant cannabis strains. He specifically favored heavy, sedating indica genetics. There was no strain standardization—the starting material varied by availability and growing season.

Extraction solvent

Simpson originally used naphtha—a petroleum-based solvent commercially available as lighter fluid. He later also endorsed 99 percent isopropyl alcohol. Neither naphtha nor isopropyl alcohol is a food-grade solvent, which is a significant safety issue.

Extraction process

The process involved soaking plant material in solvent, filtering, then evaporating the solvent in a rice cooker. The heat involved was sufficient to decarboxylate THCa into THC and destroy most volatile terpenes.

Appearance and physical characteristics

Traditional RSO was an extremely dark—nearly black—thick, viscous, tar-like oil. It had a strong cannabis odor and could carry a faint solvent-residual smell.

Cannabinoid profile

Traditional RSO was THC-dominant (60-90% estimated), with minor cannabinoids present at natural ratios but not controlled, measured, or targeted. Every batch was different.

Terpene content

Minimal to none. The combination of solvent extraction and high-heat evaporation meant traditional RSO was effectively stripped of its terpene content.

Residual solvent risk

This is one of the most significant safety concerns. Naphtha may contain benzene, toluene, and other toxic compounds. Incomplete solvent purging leaves potentially harmful residues in the finished oil.

Simpson’s claims vs. the evidence record

Rick Simpson made expansive therapeutic claims about his oil, stating that RSO could cure cancer and many other diseases. It’s important to evaluate these claims against the actual evidence base.

What Simpson was not

Simpson was not a scientist, physician, pharmacologist, or researcher. He had no formal training in medicine, oncology, pharmacology, or clinical research methodology. He never designed, conducted, funded, or published a clinical trial. His entire evidence base consisted of personal experience and testimonials gathered informally.

What the preclinical literature shows

In vitro studies have demonstrated that THC and CBD can induce apoptosis, inhibit proliferation, and reduce angiogenesis in certain cancer cell lines. Animal model studies have shown some tumor-growth inhibition in mice and rats treated with cannabinoids. These findings have generated legitimate scientific interest and ongoing research.

What the preclinical literature does not show

These findings have not translated into proven human cancer cures. No human clinical trial has demonstrated that RSO or any cannabis oil preparation cures cancer. Several small human trials of cannabinoids in cancer contexts have been conducted, but they have been exploratory and have not produced results that would support cancer-cure claims.

Institutional positions

• The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) acknowledges that cannabinoids have been studied for potential anticancer effects but does not endorse cannabis or cannabis oil as a cancer treatment.
• The FDA has not approved any cannabis plant product for cancer treatment.
• Health Canada has never approved RSO or cannabis oil as a cancer cure.

What Simpson got right

Simpson drew attention to cannabinoids as a serious area of biomedical research when the world was ignoring it. His advocacy helped create the political, cultural, and social conditions for the legal cannabis industry. The term “RSO” remains the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract.

What he overstated

The leap from preclinical signals to cancer cure was not supported by human evidence when Simpson made it, and it is not supported now. Encouraging patients—particularly cancer patients—to rely on RSO as a primary treatment in place of proven oncologic therapies carries genuine harm potential.

For our neighbors in Edwards County facing cancer diagnoses, we cannot state this strongly enough: RSO is not a proven cancer cure. It should never replace surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy. Our product is designed as a supportive option, not a replacement for proven treatment.

The legacy of Rick Simpson and the evolution of modern RSO

The term RSO is now used broadly across the legal cannabis industry. Many products labeled as RSO bear little resemblance to what Simpson originally made. In dispensaries today, RSO can refer to almost any full-spectrum cannabis extract sold in a syringe format.

Simpson himself has been critical of commercial products that use the RSO name while departing significantly from his original method and philosophy. He believed in a do-it-yourself, free-access model. The modern cannabis industry has commercialized, standardized, and regulated what Simpson distributed for free.

What is not in dispute is that modern RSO has evolved substantially from its origins, and those changes are directly relevant to the formulas we offer.

Traditional RSO vs. modern formulated RSO

Dimension	Traditional RSO	OilWell formulated RSO
Source material	Single high-THC indica strain	Multi-cannabinoid blend from multiple sources
Extraction method	Naphtha or isopropyl alcohol	Modern food-grade ethanol or CO₂ methods
Cannabinoid profile	THC-dominant, uncontrolled	Seven defined cannabinoids at specific ratios
Terpene content	Destroyed by high-heat	Live terpenes at 5% with defined profile
Standardization	None—every batch different	Lab-tested with specific mg/mL targets (553mg/mL)
Lab testing	Not available or performed	Full panel testing (potency, terpenes, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial)
Residual solvents	Significant risk with naphtha	Controlled and tested—solvent-free production
Dosing precision	Approximate, syringe-based	Measured per mL with known cannabinoid content
Product formats	Single thick oil only	Sublingual oil and vape cartridge with format-specific formulas
THCa preservation	No—fully decarboxylated	Yes—THCa at 1,500mg as separate ingredient
Evidence approach	Anecdotal, personal testimony	Research-backed, evidence-weighted, peer-reviewed citations

Why OilWell’s formulas diverge from traditional RSO

Our formulations are not traditional RSO. They are informed by the RSO tradition but depart from it in several deliberate, evidence-motivated ways:

• Multi-cannabinoid approach: Traditional RSO relied on whatever single strain the maker grew. Our formulas intentionally include seven cannabinoids because the entourage-effect literature suggests potential benefit from cannabinoid diversity.

• Terpene preservation: Traditional RSO had essentially no terpene content. We include live terpenes at 5% because terpene bioactivity is plausible and supported at the preclinical level.

• THCa as a separate ingredient: Traditional RSO fully decarboxylated everything. We preserve THCa at 1,500mg because the literature suggests potentially relevant non-psychoactive bioactivity.

• Reduced delta-9 THC dominance: Traditional RSO was 60-90% delta-9 THC. Our formula uses only 90mg delta-9 THC total, distributing the remaining content across other cannabinoids.

• Product format innovation: Simpson envisioned only one format. We offer both sublingual oil and vape cartridge, acknowledging that different delivery routes have different pharmacokinetic profiles.

Solvent safety and extraction evolution

Traditional RSO production used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol—neither of which is food-grade. Naphtha may contain benzene, toluene, and other toxic compounds. Incomplete solvent purging leaves potentially harmful residues.

Our product is not an extraction product. It is a formulated blend of individual cannabinoid distillates and isolates combined at specific ratios in a controlled production environment. No naphtha. No isopropyl alcohol. No butane. No extraction solvents are present in the finished product.

We use organic MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides) as the carrier base. MCT oil is a food-grade lipid that facilitates cannabinoid absorption and provides a neutral taste profile—a significant improvement over the tar-like consistency of traditional RSO.

Third-party lab testing covers cannabinoid potency, terpene profile, and safety panels including pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available on request.

ABOUT OILWELL CANNABIS AND THE OILWELL RSO FORMULA

The origin of OilWell Cannabis

OilWell Cannabis was founded by Colin Valencia in Houston, Texas. But our roots connect deeply to the kind of self-reliant, resourceful spirit we see in Edwards County families. Colin grew up in McAllen, Texas—right across the river from Reynosa, Mexico, in one of the most economically challenged and dangerous border regions. That experience taught him that when institutions fail people, communities must find their own solutions.

Colin later became a formally trained software engineer and did custom development work for Baylor College of Medicine. That combination—deep cannabis plant knowledge plus medical-grade technical precision—defines our approach.

Our company’s origin story begins with a dog named Bentley. When Bentley fell seriously ill and veterinarians recommended euthanasia, Colin refused to give up. He learned to create CBD golden paste—a specialized cannabinoid formula for pets. Bentley got up, walked over, and brought his ball to play. From paralyzed to playing. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was cannabinoid medicine doing what pharmaceuticals could not.

Bentley lived another ten years. During those years, Colin developed specialized cannabis formulas for every age-related condition Bentley faced. Neurodegeneration led him to understand CBG’s neuroprotective properties. Dementia led him to CBC’s role in neurogenesis. Crippling arthritis led him to develop multi-pathway anti-inflammatory approaches.

Bentley’s journey was Colin’s entry into the world of cannabis beyond just getting high. It became a mission to create real solutions that help alleviate pain and suffering—first for pets, then for people. That’s why we’re here today, reaching out to Edwards County families who need those same solutions.

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. When he decided to break free from Xanax, he did it cold turkey using the cannabinoid knowledge he developed keeping Bentley alive. The Peace Gummies formula was created during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. To ensure quick relief, we also offer the Peace Gummies formula in a vape form, which Colin personally uses to manage his insomnia and severe PTSD. This is not theoretical knowledge. Colin lived what RSO patients live: desperation for relief, failed pharmaceuticals, the discovery that cannabinoids work when pills do not.

The OilWell RSO philosophy

Our RSO is not traditional Rick Simpson Oil. It is a formulated, multi-cannabinoid product informed by the RSO tradition but departing from it in ways that are deliberate, evidence-motivated, and designed to solve the problems that limited Rick Simpson’s original vision.

Four core principles define our approach:

1. Accessibility over gatekeeping. No medical card is required. Anyone age twenty-one or older can purchase. We ship nationwide across the United States and internationally to customers who verify local legality. Here in Edwards County, where the nearest dispensary might be a two-hour drive to Mt. Vernon or across state lines, that accessibility matters. You don’t need to travel. We’ll deliver directly to your door in Albion, bone Gap, or anywhere in Edwards County.

2. Patient-controlled potency. THCa is sold in its acidic, non-psychoactive form. You decide whether to use it raw for non-psychoactive benefits or to decarboxylate it into delta-9 THC for full psychoactive potency. For Edwards County residents who need to work, drive tractors, or stay clear-headed during the day, this means you can use our product without impairment. For those who want therapeutic strength at night, you have that option too.

3. Open-source formulas. We publish our complete formulas publicly—every cannabinoid, every milligram amount, every percentage—so that anyone who cannot afford our products can source ingredients and make their own version. For our self-reliant neighbors in Edwards County who grow their own food and fix their own equipment, this is empowering. You can see exactly what’s in our product and, if you choose, replicate it yourself.

4. Evidence-informed, not evidence-overstating. The research section of this document represents our commitment to honest education about what the science actually says. We hold ourselves to the same standard we apply to everyone else.

Farm Bill compliance and the THCa legal framework for Edwards County residents

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight at the federal level. This legal framework is the foundation of our product design.

Our RSO Sublingual Oil contains only 90 milligrams of delta-9 THC in the entire 30 mL bottle—well under the 0.3% threshold. All cannabinoids in the formula are hemp-derived. The product is legal under federal law and in Illinois.

For Illinois residents: Recreational cannabis is legal in Illinois, but our product is Farm Bill compliant, meaning you can purchase it without a medical card, without visiting a dispensary, and have it shipped directly to your Edwards County home. This is particularly valuable for those in Albion, West Salem, and our rural townships where dispensary access is limited.

THCa is the acidic, non-psychoactive precursor to delta-9 THC. It is Farm Bill compliant at the point of sale because it has not been converted to delta-9 THC.

You can decarboxylate THCa into delta-9 THC at home by heating the oil at 260°F (125°C) for 45 to 60 minutes in an oven-safe glass container. This converts 1,500 milligrams of THCa into approximately 1,315 milligrams of delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90 milligrams of delta-9 THC in the formula, this produces approximately 1,405 milligrams of total delta-9 THC—giving the product psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO, entirely at your discretion after purchase.

This means the same product can function as a non-psychoactive anti-inflammatory (used raw) or as a full-potency psychoactive cannabinoid product (after home decarboxylation). You control the decision.

Important legal notice: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. Customers are responsible for understanding and complying with Illinois laws regarding cannabinoid products. We ship with full documentation, Certificates of Analysis, and receipts.

Open-source formulas—why we publish everything

We publish our complete RSO formulas—every cannabinoid, every milligram amount, every percentage—so that anyone who cannot afford our products can source ingredients and make their own version. The formulas are detailed later in this document. This is a direct echo of Rick Simpson’s original ethos. He gave his oil away for free and taught people how to make it. He never patented his method.

For Edwards County residents who value self-reliance and have experience with DIY projects, this open-source approach should feel familiar. We sell a professionally manufactured, lab-tested, standardized product for those who want it, and we publish the complete recipe for those who want to make it themselves.

CBD golden paste recipe—our original open-source formula

This is the formula that saved Bentley’s life, which we published years before we open-sourced our RSO formulas:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (unrefined, organic)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (important for absorption)
• CBD oil (dosage depends on size and needs)

Instructions:

1. Mix turmeric and water in saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until thick paste forms (7-10 minutes)
2. Add coconut oil and black pepper, stir until thoroughly mixed
3. Cool and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks
4. Add CBD oil before giving to pet, adjusting dosage based on weight and needs

Serving suggestion: Mix small amount with pet’s food once or twice daily. Always consult a veterinarian.

We published this for free because that’s who we are. The pattern is consistent: we give away formulas that help people and pets.

The decarboxylation choice—patient-controlled potency

Traditional RSO was always fully decarboxylated, leaving the patient with no choice about psychoactivity. Our sublingual formula contains 1,500 milligrams of THCa in its acidic, non-psychoactive form, creating three distinct usage options:

Option 1—Raw, no heat: All 1,500 milligrams stays as THCa—completely non-psychoactive. This is ideal for Edwards County residents who need to work, operate machinery, or drive during the day. Zero impairment.

Option 2—Fully activated, home decarboxylation: Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes converts THCa to delta-9 THC, yielding approximately 1,405 milligrams total delta-9 THC when combined with the existing 90mg. This provides psychoactive potency comparable to traditional high-THC RSO.

Option 3—Vape, auto-decarboxylation: Our vape cartridge vaporizes at 400-450°F, instantly converting THCa to delta-9 THC with each inhalation. Every puff delivers freshly decarboxylated cannabinoids—our fastest RSO delivery method.

The conversion ratio: 1 milligram THCa = 0.877 milligrams delta-9 THC after decarboxylation.

This design puts the potency decision entirely in your hands—aligning with Rick Simpson’s principle that patients should control their own medicine, but implementing that principle through actual product chemistry.

Solvent-free production

Our RSO is not an extraction product. It is a formulated blend of individual cannabinoid distillates and isolates combined at specific ratios. No naphtha. No isopropyl alcohol. No butane. No extraction solvents.

We use organic MCT oil as the carrier base—a food-grade lipid that facilitates cannabinoid absorption and provides a neutral taste profile. This is a significant improvement over the tar-like consistency of traditional RSO.

Third-party lab testing covers:

• Cannabinoid potency (HPLC/UHPLC analysis to ±2% accuracy)
• Terpene profile
• Heavy metals screening (ICP-MS for arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• Pesticide analysis (400+ compounds via LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS)
• Residual solvents (FDA Class 3 limits <5,000 ppm)
• Microbial testing (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus, etc.)

COAs are available on request through our website.

The broader OilWell product portfolio

Beyond RSO, we produce a range of cannabinoid products, each developed from the formulation knowledge Colin built over Bentley’s ten-year journey:

Asshole Peach—Our most popular product. A carefully formulated experience designed to provide euphoric, long-lasting sensation. Particularly favored by veterans for relieving pain and PTSD symptoms.

Peace Gummies—Developed directly from Colin’s own experience with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. The formula that helped him quit Xanax cold turkey, also available in vape form for quick relief.

Custom creations—We offer custom-made products tailored to specific needs. Whether it’s specific cannabinoid ratios, particular delivery formats, or formulations for unique health circumstances (vegans, diabetics, specific dietary needs), we design targeted products on request.

Two product formats

We offer our RSO formula in two delivery formats, each designed for different use cases.

RSO Sublingual Oil—$129.99

• 30 mL bottle (1 fl oz)
• 16,590 mg total cannabinoids (553 mg per mL)
• Seven cannabinoids: CBD 4,500 mg, CBG 3,000 mg, delta-8 THC 6,000 mg, THCa 1,500 mg, delta-9 THC 90 mg, CBN 750 mg, CBC 750 mg
• Live terpenes at 5%
• Organic MCT oil base
• Graduated dropper for precise dosing in 0.1 mL increments
• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Peak effects: 1-2 hours
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Approximately 40-60 doses per bottle

RSO Vape Cartridge—$49.99

• 1-gram cartridge
• 900+ mg total cannabinoids
• Same six-cannabinoid ratio (THCa auto-decarbs at vaping temperature)
• Live terpenes at 5%+
• 510-thread universal battery compatibility
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest delivery method)
• Peak effects: 10-15 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours

When to use each format

Use case	Recommended format	Rationale
Fast relief (acute pain, nausea, panic)	Vape	1-2 minute onset
Sustained relief (chronic pain, sleep)	Sublingual	4-6 hour duration
Maximum bioavailability	Sublingual	13-19% absorption
Portability and discretion	Vape	Compact, no measuring
Precise dosing control	Sublingual	Graduated dropper in 0.1 mL increments
Daytime non-psychoactive use	Sublingual (raw)	Zero impairment
Nighttime psychoactive use	Sublingual (decarbed) or Vape	Full therapeutic strength

Competitive comparison—OilWell RSO vs. alternatives

OilWell RSO vs. Illinois dispensary RSO

Dimension	Illinois dispensary RSO	OilWell RSO
Cannabinoid profile	Typically THC-dominant	7 cannabinoids: CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, CBC
CBG content	Minimal or none	3,000 mg
CBN content	Minimal or none	750 mg
CBC content	Minimal or none	750 mg
Patient-controlled potency	No—always psychoactive	Yes—THCa non-psychoactive until you heat it
Access requirements	Must travel to dispensary (Mt. Vernon, Carbondale, or Illinois metro areas)	Ships directly to Edwards County, no medical card needed
Price comparison	Typically $60-80 for 1g syringe	$129.99 for 30mL (16,590mg total cannabinoids)

OilWell RSO vs. hemp CBD oil

Dimension	Hemp CBD oil	OilWell RSO
Total cannabinoids	1,000-2,000 mg	16,590 mg
CBD content	950-1,800 mg	4,500 mg
Additional cannabinoids	Usually CBD only	6 other cannabinoids plus terpenes
Psychoactive option	No	Yes—via THCa conversion
Value per mg cannabinoid	$0.04-0.06	$0.0078 (less than 1 cent per mg)

Condition-specific usage context for Edwards County residents

Important disclaimer: The following usage contexts are informed by cannabinoid research cited in the GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section. They are not medical prescriptions, not FDA-approved treatment protocols, and not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using cannabinoid products, especially if you have a medical condition, are taking medications, or have any health concerns. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence of psychoactive cannabinoids.

Chronic pain (common among Edwards County farmers, factory workers, veterans)

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5 mL raw sublingual—provides anti-inflammatory cannabinoid exposure without psychoactive impairment, so you can work safely
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0 mL decarboxylated sublingual—combines pain relief with CBN sleep support
• Breakthrough pain: Vape as needed for rapid onset
• Evidence: CBD pain evidence, delta-9 THC pain evidence, beta-caryophyllene CB2 agonism, THCa COX-2 inhibition

Sleep support (for those long nights when pain keeps you awake)

• Before bed: 1.0-2.0 mL sublingual
• At 2.0 mL, this delivers 50 mg CBN—the dosage level investigated in 2024 sleep literature
• Evidence: CBN sleep evidence, cannabis and sleep review literature

Anxiety and stress (for the pressures of rural life, financial stress, caregiving)

• Daytime functional relief: 0.3 mL raw sublingual—CBD and CBG address anxiety pathways without impairment
• Evidence: CBD anxiety evidence, CBG pharmacology, limonene entourage-effect evidence

Chemotherapy-related nausea and appetite support (for our neighbors dealing with cancer)

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0 mL sublingual approximately 1 hour before treatment
• Acute breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs for immediate relief
• Evidence: delta-8 THC antiemetic evidence, delta-9 THC nausea evidence

General titration principle: Start low, go slow. Begin with 0.25-0.5 mL sublingual and assess effects over 2-3 hours before increasing. Individual responses vary based on body weight, metabolism, tolerance, and concurrent medications.

Delivery to Edwards County, Illinois

We are the only company offering direct-to-door RSO delivery specifically serving Edwards County. No need to drive to Carbondale, Mt. Vernon, or across state lines.

Shipping to Edwards County:

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to Albion, bone Gap, West Salem, and all rural routes
• Discreet packaging with no cannabis branding visible
• Tracking provided for all orders
• Temperature-stable packaging for Illinois summer heat
• Signature-required option available for security

Delivery zones and pricing:

• Edwards County (all addresses): $8.95 flat-rate shipping
• Orders over $150: FREE shipping to Edwards County

Local pickup option: For those traveling to the Houston area, you can pick up at our Montrose location (810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006) with no shipping cost.

Important for Illinois customers: Our products are Farm Bill compliant and ship legally to Illinois. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act legalized recreational cannabis, but our hemp-derived products follow federal law, ensuring you can purchase without a medical card and without dispensary visits.

How to order:

• Visit oilwellcbd.com/thca-rick-simpson-oil-rso-by-oilwell-cannabis-of-houston-texas/
• Call (832) 416-2816
• Email [email protected]
• Follow us on Instagram @oilwellcbd

Business hours:

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

We deliver to every corner of Edwards County—from the courthouse square in Albion to the farms along Route 130, from the Wabash River bottoms to the quiet neighborhoods of bone Gap.

How our formulas connect to the evidence

Every cannabinoid in our formula—CBD, CBG, delta-8 THC, THCa, delta-9 THC, CBN, and CBC—has its own evidence profile in the GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section. Every terpene—limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, and terpinolene—is covered with preclinical and review-level evidence.

Our formulas are anchored to per-compound evidence summaries that explain what is well-supported by human clinical data, what is emerging, and what is overstated. We hold ourselves to the same evidence standards we apply to the broader cannabinoid field.

This matters for Edwards County residents because you deserve more than marketing hype. You deserve to know exactly what you’re putting in your body and what the science actually says about it. Whether you’re a farmer in Browns, a teacher in Albion, or a retiree in West Salem, you should have access to the same quality of information that doctors in Houston use.

MEDIA RECOGNITION AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Houston’s go-to cannabis authority—recognition that matters for Edwards County

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston (KTRK) featured Colin Valencia and OilWell Cannabis in seven distinct news segments. Five different ABC13 reporters sought us out across those years. No other Houston cannabis operator appears with that frequency or breadth.

Why does this matter for Edwards County? Because mainstream media validation from a major-market ABC affiliate establishes credibility that transcends geography. When you’re considering a purchase and you can’t walk into a store in Albion to ask questions, you need to know you’re dealing with a company that major news organizations trust as an authority.

Our media record demonstrates:

• Consistency across years—through every legal shift and market change, ABC13 returned to us as their primary source
• Breadth of expertise—from business reporting to consumer health education to legal analysis
• Community action—our $35,000 COVID vaccine giveaway and proactive Delta-8 removal show our values
• Personal stakes—Colin’s own cannabis conviction history proves we understand what Illinois residents with records have faced

These features are not marketing materials. They are independently produced, editorially controlled news segments from a major-market ABC affiliate that repeatedly identified Colin Valencia as the most credible voice in the cannabis industry. That kind of recognition cannot be purchased—it can only be earned.

For Edwards County residents who value honesty and integrity, this track record should matter. When you can’t meet us face-to-face at our Houston dispensary, you can verify our character through four years of documented media coverage.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Research method and evidence weighting

We prioritize sources in this order: human clinical evidence, systematic reviews, NIH institutional summaries, then preclinical literature. This weighting matters because the evidence base is not evenly distributed. CBD and delta-9 THC have the strongest human literature; delta-8 THC, THCa, CBG, CBN, CBC, and most terpenes depend more on reviews and animal studies.

For Edwards County readers, this means when we say “well-supported,” we mean by human trials. When we say “emerging,” we mean promising but not yet proven. We won’t sell you hope without evidence.

Institutional baseline from NIH and related sources

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states that the strongest established cannabinoid evidence is for:

• Certain rare epilepsies (CBD)
• Chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting (THC)
• Appetite or weight-loss indications in HIV/AIDS

The FDA has not approved the cannabis plant itself for medical use. Safety concerns include impairment, cannabis use disorder, pregnancy risks, contamination, and labeling inaccuracy.

Cannabinoid profiles

CBD: Strongest evidence for seizures, emerging evidence for anxiety and pain, safety concerns include liver enzyme elevation and drug interactions.

CBG: Mostly preclinical evidence; promising but not clinically validated.

Delta-8 THC: Pharmacologically active and psychoactive, though less potent than delta-9 THC; human safety data is limited.

THCa: Non-psychoactive acidic precursor; converts to THC with heat; potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Delta-9 THC: Strongest psychoactive cannabinoid evidence; well-established for nausea and appetite; carries significant safety liabilities at high doses.

CBN: Marketed for sleep but clinical evidence is weak; reputation exceeds data.

CBC: Emerging preclinical evidence; deserves more research.

Terpene profiles

Limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, and terpinolene each have preclinical evidence suggesting bioactivity, but robust human clinical proof of cannabis-specific entourage effects remains limited. We include them for their sensory experience and potential synergy, not as proven therapeutics.

Research limits and common overstatements

We specifically avoid claiming:

• CBN is a proven sleep aid (evidence is weak)
• Myrcene is a proven sedative (human proof is limited)
• Terpenes have proven entourage effects (clinical proof is limited)
• THCa is always non-psychoactive (it converts with heat)
• Delta-8 is safe because it’s hemp-derived (it’s psychoactive with incomplete safety data)

For Edwards County residents who need straight talk, not hype, this honesty is our commitment to you.

RSO SUBLINGUAL OIL FORMULA

Cannabinoid	Amount
CBD	4,500mg
CBG	3,000mg
Delta-8 THC	6,000mg
THCa	1,500mg
Delta-9 THC	90mg
CBN	750mg
CBC	750mg
Total Cannabinoids	16,590mg

• Live Terpenes: 5%
• Format: 30mL bottle
• Active cannabinoids per mL: 553mg
• Base: Organic MCT oil
• Price: $129.99

This is our complete formula. Every milligram is published. If you can’t afford our product, you can source these individual cannabinoids and make it yourself. That’s our promise to Edwards County families.

RSO VAPE CARTRIDGE FORMULA

Cannabinoid	Percentage
CBD	30%
CBG	20%
Delta-8 THC	15%
THCa	10%
CBN	10%
CBC	10%

• Live Terpenes: 5%+
• Format: 1 Gram cartridge
• 510-thread universal battery compatibility
• Price: $49.99

The vape format provides 1-2 minute onset—ideal for breakthrough pain or acute anxiety moments. Every puff delivers freshly decarboxylated cannabinoids.

TERPENE PROFILE (BOTH PRODUCTS)

• Limonene (citrus-bright)
• Myrcene
• Caryophyllene (β-caryophyllene—pepper/spice)
• Pinene (forest-fresh)
• Linalool (floral, lavender)
• Humulene (earthy, woody)
• Terpinolene (piney, fruity, sparkling)

These terpenes provide the sensory experience and may contribute to entourage effects through mechanisms like caryophyllene’s CB2 agonism.

CONCLUSION: WHY OILWELL FOR EDWARDS COUNTY

We didn’t start with a corporate business plan. We started with a dying dog, a desperate search for alternatives, and a question that changed everything. That same desperation drives families in Edwards County to search for options when conventional medicine falls short.

Here’s what we offer Edwards County residents:

✓ Legal, safe access to multi-cannabinoid RSO without driving hours to a dispensary
✓ Patient-controlled potency—use raw for daytime function or activate for therapeutic strength
✓ Complete transparency—we publish our formulas, third-party test results, and honest evidence assessments
✓ Farm Bill compliant—ships directly to your Edwards County address, no medical card required
✓ Proven track record—seven ABC13 features, consistent media recognition, founder with personal conviction history
✓ Community-rooted values—we understand rural America’s healthcare gaps because we come from places that face them too

For our veteran neighbors in Edwards County: We know many of you are dealing with PTSD, chronic pain, and the aftermath of pharmaceutical dependence. Our Peace Gummies formula was born from Colin’s own benzo withdrawal. Our Asshole Peach product is favored by veterans nationwide. We understand what you’re facing because we’ve lived it.

For our seniors dealing with arthritis, sleep issues, and chronic pain: You don’t need to drive to Evansville or Mt. Vernon. We’ll deliver to your porch in Albion, bone Gap, or anywhere in Edwards County.

For Illinois residents with cannabis convictions: Colin’s personal history with cannabis criminalization means we understand the stakes. We operate with full transparency and legal compliance so you can access healing without legal risk.

Ready to try OilWell RSO?

Order online: oilwellcbd.com/thca-rick-simpson-oil-rso-by-oilwell-cannabis-of-houston-texas/
Call: (832) 416-2816
Email: [email protected]
Visit: 810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006 (if you’re traveling through Houston)

We deliver to Edwards County. We publish our formulas. We tell you the truth about the evidence. And we started this whole thing trying to save a dog.

That’s the company you’re doing business with. That’s the integrity we bring to Edwards County, Illinois.