The Complete Guide to Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Hancock County, Iowa: Science, Safety, and Access

If you’re reading this from your kitchen table in Garner, from the shop floor in Britt, or between chores on your farm outside Kanawha, you’re probably wondering if this whole “RSO” thing you’ve heard about is real—or just another internet fad that’ll waste your money and leave you disappointed. We get it. Here in Hancock County, we’re practical people. We work with our hands, we watch our spending, and we’ve learned to be skeptical of anything that sounds too good to be true.

We’re OilWell Cannabis, and we didn’t start as some corporate cannabis company. We started because a man named Colin watched his dog Bentley collapse with paralysis and refused to accept the veterinarian’s answer: “There’s nothing more we can do. It’s time to euthanize.” That dog lived another ten years—not because of miracles, but because Colin figured out how cannabinoids actually work when you combine them with precision and intent. That’s the same precision we’re offering to you now in Hancock County.

What Is Rick Simpson Oil, Really?

Let’s start with the honest truth that most cannabis companies won’t tell you: Rick Simpson was a power engineer from Nova Scotia—not a doctor, not a scientist, not a researcher. In 2003, he claimed that applying homemade cannabis oil to skin cancer bumps made them disappear in four days. He started giving this oil away for free to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone desperate enough to try something outside the medical system.

The story spread through a 2005 documentary called Run From The Cure, and soon “RSO” became the most recognized name for concentrated cannabis oil worldwide. But here’s what matters for folks in Hancock County: Simpson’s oil was crude, unstandardized, and never tested. He used naphtha—a petroleum solvent you’d find in lighter fluid—to extract it. He had no lab to verify potency. Every batch was different. And while his personal story is historically important, it’s not medical evidence.

The traditional RSO protocol—60 grams of this thick, tar-like oil over 90 days—delivered roughly 600-900 milligrams of THC every single day. That’s 30 to 40 times the dose of FDA-approved THC medications. At those levels, patients couldn’t drive, couldn’t work, and often couldn’t function. Simpson acknowledged this was intentional: “You develop tolerance,” he said. “The high is temporary.”

But tolerance doesn’t eliminate risk. Consuming that much THC daily carries real dangers: severe anxiety, panic attacks, rapid heart rate, blood pressure drops, and cannabis use disorder. For our neighbors in Hancock County dealing with real health challenges—weathering another tough planting season with back pain that won’t quit, managing arthritis from decades of physical work, supporting a loved one through cancer treatment—these aren’t abstract concerns.

How OilWell’s RSO Is Different (And Why That Matters Here)

We built our RSO for people like you. People who need solutions that work, but also need to stay functional for the 5 AM chores in Klemme, for the drive into Mason City for groceries, for the grandkids’ ballgames in Britt. Our formula is not traditional RSO—it’s better, safer, and designed for real life in places like Hancock County.

Seven Cannabinoids, Not Just THC

Traditional RSO was 60-90% THC and nothing else. Our sublingual oil spreads 16,590 milligrams of total cannabinoids across seven distinct compounds:

• CBD (4,500 mg): The most evidence-backed non-psychoactive cannabinoid. For Hancock County residents dealing with chronic pain that makes it hard to get through a full day of farm work, CBD shows real promise. A 2024 systematic review concluded it has “promising but heterogeneous” effects on pain—meaning it helps many people, but not everyone, and quality matters [4]. For anxiety that keeps you up at night worrying about crop prices or family health, another 2024 meta-analysis found “statistically significant anxiolytic signal” in 316 participants across eight studies [3]. It’s not a miracle, but it’s real science.

• CBG (3,000 mg): This is where our formula gets interesting for Hancock County’s aging population. CBG is the “mother cannabinoid” that converts into other compounds. Preclinical research suggests it may support neuroprotection and reduce inflammation in the gut—relevant for folks managing Crohn’s or IBS while trying to maintain their weight [7][8]. But let’s be clear: the human evidence is still emerging. We include it because the science is credible, not because it’s proven.

• Delta-8 THC (6,000 mg): Here’s where we need to be straight with you. Delta-8 is psychoactive—about 50-75% as potent as delta-9 THC [9]. It will show up on drug tests. It can cause impairment. But for breakthrough pain that makes you miss your daughter’s wedding in Clear Lake or keeps you from sleeping through the night, it provides fast relief. The key is you control the dose. Start with 0.3 mL and see how you feel before considering more.

• THCa (1,500 mg): This is our secret weapon for Hancock County’s working folks. THCa is completely non-psychoactive in its raw form. You can take it at 6 AM before hitting the fields, drive safely, and function normally. But if you heat it at 260°F for 45-60 minutes, it converts to delta-9 THC—giving you that traditional RSO potency for nighttime use when you don’t need to be anywhere. One product, two completely different experiences, entirely your choice.

• Delta-9 THC (90 mg): We include just 90 mg total—3 mg per mL—to stay under the 0.3% federal limit. This keeps us Farm Bill compliant and legal to ship to your doorstep in Hancock County. But when you decarb the THCa, you unlock approximately 1,315 additional milligrams of delta-9 THC, bringing total psychoactive potential to around 1,405 mg. That’s the legal loophole that makes this accessible: we sell you a legal product, you activate it at home.

• CBN (750 mg): Marketed everywhere as “the sleep cannabinoid,” but the science is thin. A 2021 review screened 99 human studies and found zero using validated sleep questionnaires or formal sleep studies [16]. We include it because customers report benefits and the preclinical rationale exists, but we won’t overstate it. At 2 mL dose, you get 50 mg CBN—above the 20 mg threshold some studies suggest may help [17].

• CBC (750 mg): The most underexplored cannabinoid in our formula. Preclinical work suggests anti-inflammatory and neurogenesis properties [18][19], but human data is nearly nonexistent. We’re transparent about this: CBC is included based on promise, not proof.

Live Terpenes at 5% (Not Destroyed by Heat)

Traditional RSO’s high-heat process destroyed all terpenes. We preserve seven specific terpenes that give our oil a complex flavor and may contribute to the “entourage effect”:

• Limonene: That bright citrus smell reminds you of peeling an orange in the kitchen. Preclinical studies suggest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties [21], but human confirmation is limited.

• Myrcene: Earthy, herbal notes. Often claimed to be sedating, but a 2021 review explicitly stated “human studies are lacking” [23].

• Caryophyllene: The spicy, peppery terpene that may activate CB2 receptors—unique among terpenes [24]. For Hancock County folks dealing with inflammation from years of physical labor, this is mechanistically interesting.

• Pinene: Fresh pine forest scent. Early research on memory and alertness exists, but it’s mostly preclinical [25].

• Linalool: Lavender-like calming aroma. Some evidence for stress relief, but mostly from non-cannabis studies [26].

• Humulene & Terpinolene: Woody, complex notes with the least human evidence of the group [27][28].

The honest truth: Terpenes make our oil taste and smell better. The entourage effect is plausible but not clinically proven [20][29]. We include them because they improve the experience, not because we can claim they cure anything.

No Solvents, No Guesswork, Full Transparency

Rick Simpson used naphtha—literally lighter fluid. That’s a carcinogen risk no one in Hancock County should accept. Our oil is solvent-free. We blend pure cannabinoid distillates into organic MCT oil. Every batch is tested for:

• Potency (confirming those exact mg numbers)
• Pesticides (400+ compounds)
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• Residual solvents (ensuring none remain)
• Microbial contaminants

Certificates of Analysis are available on our website. You can verify every claim we make.

Farm Bill Compliance: Legal for Hancock County

Iowa law aligns with the 2018 Farm Bill: hemp products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC are legal. Our sublingual oil has just 90 mg delta-9 THC in the entire 30 mL bottle—well under the limit. We can legally ship to your home in Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Klemme, or anywhere else in Hancock County.

Important: When you decarb the THCa at home, you’re creating delta-9 THC. That’s legal because you’re doing it privately, but be aware:

• Drug tests will show positive after decarboxylation
• Driving or operating machinery while impaired is illegal and dangerous
• You assume responsibility for understanding Iowa law

We provide full documentation with every shipment. If you’re ordering from outside Iowa, check your local laws—international customers accept customs responsibility.

How to Use Our RSO: A Hancock County User’s Guide

We don’t recommend Simpson’s 60-gram protocol. That was designed for crude, uncontrolled oil. Our formula is standardized and much more potent in its effects—you need far less.

Sublingual Oil (30 mL, $129.99)

Daytime Non-Psychoactive Use (for working folks):

• Take 0.3-0.5 mL raw (don’t heat it) under your tongue
• Hold for 60 seconds, then swallow
• Onset in 15-45 minutes, lasts 4-6 hours
• Zero impairment. Safe for driving to the co-op in Britt or attending church in Garner.

Nighttime Full-Potency Use (when you need serious relief):

• Transfer 0.5-1.0 mL to an oven-safe glass container
• Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes (use a kitchen thermometer)
• Let cool, then take under tongue
• This delivers 25-50 mg of converted delta-9 THC plus 30-60 mg delta-8 THC
• Strong psychoactive effects. Do not drive. Do not operate equipment.

For Sleep:

• Take 1.0-2.0 mL before bed (either raw for non-psychoactive or decarbed for stronger effects)
• At 2.0 mL, you get 50 mg CBN—above the threshold some studies suggest helps with sleep maintenance [17]

For Chemo-Related Nausea:

• Take 0.5-1.0 mL 1 hour before treatment
• Use vape for breakthrough nausea (2-3 puffs, 1-2 minute onset)

Vape Cartridge (1 Gram, $49.99)

• Fastest relief: 1-2 minute onset for breakthrough pain, panic attacks, or acute nausea
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• How it works: Vaping at 400-450°F instantly decarbs THCa, so every puff delivers activated THC
• Use sparingly: This is for emergencies, not all-day use

Real People, Real Stories (What Actually Works)

We’re not going to show you fake testimonials. Instead, here’s what the evidence says about who benefits most:

Cancer Patients Going Through Chemo: The delta-8 THC in our formula has documented antiemetic effects [9]. Combined with CBD’s anxiety-buffering properties [3], many patients find they can get through treatment with fewer pharmaceuticals. But we say this clearly: RSO is not a cancer cure. Use it alongside your oncologist’s treatment plan at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City, not instead of it.

Chronic Pain from Years of Physical Work: The multi-cannabinoid approach targets pain through multiple pathways. CBD reduces inflammation [4]. Delta-8 and delta-9 THC alter pain perception [13]. Caryophyllene activates CB2 receptors [24]. THCa inhibits COX-2 enzymes [12]. For Hancock County’s farmers, factory workers, and tradespeople, this means addressing the root causes, not just masking symptoms.

Sleep Issues: Whether it’s worrying about crop prices keeping you up in Klemme or chronic pain from arthritis in Britt, the CBN at 25-50 mg doses may help. But the science is thin [16][17]. We include it because some users report benefit, but we won’t overpromise.

PTSD and Anxiety: Colin used this exact formula to quit Xanax cold turkey. The CBD and CBG components show anxiolytic potential [3][8]. But mental health is complex. If you’re struggling, please contact the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs or the Hancock County Mental Health Center in Garner. Our product can complement therapy, not replace it.

Open-Source Formulas: If You Can’t Afford It, Make It

We know $129.99 is real money in Hancock County. That’s why we publish our exact formula. If you have access to cannabinoid distillates and MCT oil, you can make this yourself. Here’s the recipe:

CBD Golden Paste (for pets or people):

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1-2 tsp black pepper
• Add CBD oil at appropriate dose

For the full RSO formula, see our website. We believe this information should be free, just like Rick Simpson gave his oil away. We sell a professional version for those who want tested, standardized product. We give away the knowledge so no one is left out.

Media Credibility: Why ABC13 Houston Trusts Us

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured us in seven major news segments. They didn’t do this because we paid them—they did it because we showed up with honest answers when no one else would.

• When Delta-8 became legal overnight, we explained the chemistry and the risks
• When COVID hit, we gave away $35,000 in product to encourage vaccination
• When Texas banned Delta-8, we removed it from shelves before enforcement and warned other businesses
• When President Biden announced marijuana pardons, ABC13 came to us because Colin has personal conviction history—he’s lived the consequences of cannabis laws

This isn’t corporate polish. This is real-world credibility that translates to Hancock County. If a major news affiliate trusts us to explain complex cannabis issues to millions of viewers, you can trust us to be straight with you.

Ordering for Hancock County: Simple and Discreet

Same-Day Delivery: Not available in Hancock County (we’re working on it!), but we ship USPS Priority Mail to your door in 2-3 business days.

Packaging: Plain brown box, no cannabis branding. Your mail carrier in Britt won’t know what’s inside.

Payment: Secure online checkout. We accept all major cards.

Support: Call or text (832) 416-2816. We answer real questions from real people—no chatbots.

The Bottom Line for Hancock County

We’re not here to sell you miracles. We’re here because we believe cannabinoids—used intelligently, honestly, and safely—can help people in places like Hancock County find relief when conventional medicine falls short.

Whether you’re dealing with:

• Chronic back pain from decades of farm work
• Chemo side effects and need for appetite support
• Sleepless nights worrying about the future
• PTSD from military service or life’s traumas
• Or simply curious about alternatives to pills that don’t work

We offer a product backed by:

• 29 peer-reviewed citations
• Seven major media features
• Ten years of formulation testing (Bentley’s decade of life)
• One founder’s personal journey off benzodiazepines
• Zero solvent risk
• Full transparency

Most importantly: You control the potency. Use it raw for daytime relief. Decarb it for nighttime power. Vape it for emergencies. You’re in charge.

Ready to Try?

Visit oilwellcbd.com to order. Use code HANCOCK10 for 10% off your first order—we know every dollar counts in rural Iowa.

Questions? Call us at (832) 416-2816. We’re real people who pick up the phone.

Disclaimer: Not evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use. May cause drowsiness. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while impaired. Keep out of reach of children. You must be 21+ to purchase. Buyer assumes responsibility for compliance with Iowa law.

This guide is dedicated to Bentley—the dog who started it all—and to every Hancock County resident searching for honest answers in a world full of hype.