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

If you’re reading this from Mount Pleasant, New London, Winfield, or anywhere across Henry County’s rolling farmland, you’re probably looking for straight answers about Rick Simpson Oil. Maybe you’ve heard the name in hushed conversations at the sale barn, or your neighbor mentioned it while discussing arthritis remedies over coffee at the Co-Op. Perhaps you’re supporting a loved one through cancer treatment in Iowa City and searching for options that complement what the doctors are doing. We get it. Here in Henry County, we don’t have time for snake oil. We need real information, real science, and real solutions that work for our community.

We’ve built this guide specifically for Henry County residents because we know our community’s values: honest work, honest answers, and looking out for your neighbors. What you’re about to read isn’t recycled internet hype—it’s the most comprehensive, evidence-based RSO resource available anywhere, anchored in peer-reviewed research and grounded in the same practical mindset that makes Henry County strong.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: What Henry County Needs to Know

Who Was Rick Simpson and Why Does He Matter to Us?

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor or scientist. He was a power engineer from Nova Scotia—a working-class guy, not unlike many folks around Henry County who’ve spent decades in trades and manufacturing. In 1997, he suffered a serious head injury when scaffolding collapsed at a hospital where he worked. The medical system gave him medications that didn’t help, and when he asked his doctor about cannabis, the door was slammed shut.

Sound familiar? How many Henry County residents have been through physical therapy in Iowa City, tried the prescriptions, and still wake up every morning with pain that the pills can’t touch? How many of our neighbors have been told “this is just how it is now” after a farm equipment accident or years of physical labor? Simpson’s story resonates because it’s the same story playing out in farmhouses and small towns across southeastern Iowa.

Simpson’s pivotal moment came in 2003 when he claims cannabis oil removed basal cell carcinoma lesions from his arm in four days. Important context: No doctor verified this, no biopsy confirmed it, and no clinical study has ever replicated it. What Simpson described is personal testimony, not medical evidence. But that testimony became the spark for a global movement, and it’s why the term “RSO” remains the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract today.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: What Simpson Actually Recommended

Simpson designed a specific regimen: 60 grams of cannabis oil over approximately 90 days. For our friends in Henry County dealing with serious health challenges, this protocol often comes up in online cancer support groups. Here’s exactly what it entailed:

Week 1: Start with a dose the size of half a grain of rice—about 10-15mg—three times daily. For perspective, that’s roughly the size of a single corn kernel from one of Henry County’s fields, split into three tiny portions.

Weeks 2-5: Double the dose every four days until reaching 1 gram per day (1,000mg), split into three doses.

Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily until the full 60 grams are consumed.

Simpson recommended taking it orally or sublingually, applying it topically for skin issues, and avoiding inhalation as a primary treatment method. He insisted patients would develop tolerance to THC’s psychoactive effects within 3-4 weeks and urged nighttime dosing initially.

Critical safety context for Henry County residents: This protocol was never tested in controlled trials. At peak dosing, patients consumed roughly 600-900mg of THC daily—far exceeding anything studied clinically. These doses carry real risks: severe intoxication, anxiety, heart rate changes, and cannabis use disorder. For our neighbors in Henry County who might be considering this while also traveling to the University of Iowa for cancer treatment, these risks matter. The protocol also assumes using crude, unstandardized oil with unknown potency—something no one in Henry County should ever attempt without understanding the dangers.

What Traditional RSO Actually Was: A Product Breakdown

Many Henry County residents see “RSO” on products and assume they’re all the same. They’re not. Traditional RSO had specific characteristics:

Source Material: Single-strain, high-THC indica cannabis. No standardization—every batch varied based on what was grown.

Extraction: Used naphtha (lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol—neither food-grade. The process involved soaking plant material, filtering, and evaporating solvent in a rice cooker. For our farming community in Henry County, imagine cleaning grease off tractor parts with gasoline and then being told to drink what’s left. That’s the safety level we’re talking about.

Appearance: Nearly black, thick, tar-like oil with strong cannabis odor and possible solvent residuals.

Cannabinoid Profile: 60-90% THC, fully decarboxylated (activated), with minor cannabinoids at unpredictable ratios. No lab testing, no verification.

Terpene Content: Essentially none. The heat and solvents destroyed these compounds.

Standardization: Zero. Every batch differed.

Residual Solvent Risk: Naphtha contains benzene, toluene, and other carcinogens. Without lab testing, there’s no way to know if these remain in the final product.

Simpson’s Claims vs. The Evidence: A Henry County Reality Check

Simpson claimed RSO could cure cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia, and more. We wish we could tell our neighbors in Henry County that a simple plant extract could do all this. But our commitment to you is honesty, not false hope.

What Simpson Was Not: Not a scientist, not a doctor, not a researcher. He never conducted a clinical trial or published peer-reviewed work.

What Preclinical Research Shows: Laboratory and animal studies demonstrate that THC and CBD can induce cancer cell death and reduce tumor growth in Petri dishes and mice . This is scientifically interesting but hasn’t translated to proven human cancer cures.

What Human Evidence Shows: No clinical trial has demonstrated that RSO or any cannabis oil cures cancer in humans. Small exploratory studies have been conducted, particularly for glioblastoma, but they haven’t produced the results that would support cure claims .

Institutional Positions:

• National Cancer Institute: Acknowledges cannabinoid research but does not endorse cannabis as cancer treatment
• FDA: Has not approved any cannabis plant product for cancer treatment
• Health Canada: Never approved RSO for cancer
• NCCIH: Strongest evidence is for epilepsy, chemo nausea, and HIV/AIDS appetite [1]

What Simpson Got Right: He brought cannabinoid therapy into public consciousness when no one else would. He created the conditions for the legal industry that now serves Henry County residents. The term “RSO” endures because he gave it meaning.

What He Overstated: Cure claims exceed the evidence. Encouraging patients to use RSO instead of proven treatments carries genuine harm potential. For our neighbors driving to Iowa City for oncology appointments, delaying or foregoing treatment based on false claims can be life-threatening.

The Evolution: Why Modern RSO Is Different (And Better for Henry County)

Modern RSO has evolved dramatically from Simpson’s original vision. The comparison is stark:

Why Our Henry County Formulas Diverge From Tradition

1. Multi-Cannabinoid Approach: Just as a successful Henry County farm doesn’t plant only one crop, our formula doesn’t rely on one cannabinoid. Simpson used whatever single strain he had available. We intentionally blend seven cannabinoids because research suggests potential synergy, even while we acknowledge that robust clinical proof of whole-formula effects is still developing [20][29].

2. Terpene Preservation: Traditional RSO destroyed terpenes through heat and solvents. Our Henry County neighbors deserve the full plant experience. Our 5% live terpene profile—limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene—provides aroma, flavor, and potential bioactivity that Simpson’s oil never offered.

3. THCa as a Separate Ingredient: Traditional RSO was always psychoactive. We’ve preserved 1,500mg of THCa in its raw form. For the farmer who needs daytime relief without impairment, the teacher who can’t be intoxicated at work, or the senior who wants anti-inflammatory benefits without the high—this is revolutionary.

4. Reduced Delta-9 THC Dominance: Simpson’s oil delivered 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily. Our entire 30mL bottle contains only 90mg of delta-9 THC (plus 6,000mg delta-8 THC and 1,500mg THCa). This dramatically reduces the psychoactive load while maintaining therapeutic potential.

5. Format Innovation: Simpson had one thick oil. We offer two: sublingual oil for sustained relief (4-6 hours) and vape cartridges for immediate breakthrough support (1-2 minute onset). In Henry County, where people work with their hands and can’t wait hours for relief, this matters.

About OilWell Cannabis: The Story Behind Our RSO

Our Origins: From the Border to Henry County

OilWell Cannabis was founded by Colin Valencia in Houston, Texas. Colin grew up in McAllen, Texas—a border town facing economic challenges and cartel violence that mirror some of the struggles rural communities like Henry County have faced with economic transition and the opioid crisis. By sixteen, he’d seen friends killed or imprisoned and had to leave home. Those experiences shaped a perspective that medicine should be accessible and that no one should suffer unnecessarily.

Colin became a software engineer and did custom development for Baylor College of Medicine. That combination—deep cannabis plant knowledge plus medical-grade technical precision—defines our approach. When Colin created formulas to save his paralyzed dog Bentley from euthanasia, he wasn’t starting a business. He was solving a problem. Bentley lived to age 20, and the formulas developed during those ten years became the foundation of our RSO.

When It Got Personal: PTSD and Benzo Withdrawal

Colin knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction. When he quit Xanax cold turkey—a feat that’s notoriously dangerous—he used the same cannabinoid knowledge that kept Bentley alive. Our Peace Gummies formula was created during midnight experiments while fighting through withdrawal. Colin personally uses our vape form for insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical knowledge. It’s lived experience.

Recognition You Can Trust

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured Colin and OilWell in seven news segments. Five different reporters sought him out because when they needed to explain cannabis products, legal changes, or community health initiatives, they trusted his expertise. From our $35,000 product giveaway to encourage COVID vaccination to proactively removing Delta-8 products when regulations changed—our media record shows a company that puts community before profit.

As Colin said in our first ABC13 feature: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil. I’m not trying to sell people hope. But there’s enough research out there that people just need to know and try and have the best possible version to base their opinions off of to give it a fair shot as to whether it’s right or wrong for them.”

Our RSO Philosophy: Four Core Principles for Henry County

1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping

No medical card required. Anyone age 21+ can purchase. We ship directly to Henry County addresses—no need to drive to Des Moines or Davenport. Whether you’re in Mount Pleasant, New London, or on a farm outside Wayland, the same products are available. Rick Simpson believed medicine should be accessible to everyone. We’ve built a legal distribution model that makes that real.

2. Patient-Controlled Potency

Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg of THCa in its raw, non-psychoactive form. You decide:

• Raw (no heat): All 1,500mg stays as THCa—zero psychoactive effects. Perfect for daytime use in Henry County, whether you’re operating farm equipment, teaching at the school, or working at the hospital.
• Fully activated (home decarb): Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes converts THCa to ~1,315mg THC. Combined with existing 90mg delta-9 THC and 6,000mg delta-8 THC, this delivers full-potency RSO—legally, because you control the activation after purchase.
• Vape (instant): Our vape cartridge auto-decarboxylates at 400-450°F with each puff.

3. Open-Source Formulas: A Promise to Henry County

We publish our complete formulas publicly. If you can’t afford our products, you can source the ingredients and make your own. This honors Rick Simpson’s free-distribution ethos and Bentley’s legacy—Colin published the CBD golden paste recipe that saved his dog years before publishing our RSO formulas.

For Henry County DIYers: If you have the knowledge and equipment, our exact formula is below. We source our cannabinoids from reputable suppliers who ship nationwide. The same MCT oil carrier is available at health food stores in Burlington or through online retailers.

4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstated

The GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section of this guide represents our commitment to honest education. We distinguish between what’s proven, what’s promising, and what’s overstated. Henry County residents deserve that honesty when making health decisions.

Farm Bill Compliance: Legal Clarity for Iowa

Our products are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill because they contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. This matters for Henry County residents who worry about legality. The entire 30mL bottle contains only 90mg delta-9 THC—well within federal limits. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived.

Important legal notice: THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. Iowa law follows federal Farm Bill standards. You are responsible for understanding local regulations. We ship with full documentation, COAs, and receipts.

Our Production Standards: Safety First for Henry County

Solvent-Free: Traditional RSO used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol. We use food-grade ethanol/CO₂ extraction methods with no residual solvents. Our final product is a formulated blend in organic MCT oil—the same carrier oil many Henry County residents already use in their kitchens.

Third-Party Testing: Every batch is tested for:

• Cannabinoid potency (HPLC/UHPLC, ±2% accuracy)
• 400+ pesticides (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS)
• Heavy metals: arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury (ICP-MS)
• Residual solvents (headspace GC, FDA Class 3 limits <5,000 ppm)
• Microbial contaminants (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus)

Certificates of Analysis are available on our website and ship with every Henry County order.

Our Product Formulas: Complete Transparency

RSO Sublingual Oil — The Henry County Daily Driver

What You Get:

• 30mL bottle (approximately 40-60 doses)
• 16,590mg total cannabinoids (553mg per mL)
• Seven cannabinoids at precise ratios:
  • CBD: 4,500mg
  • CBG: 3,000mg
  • Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
  • THCa: 1,500mg
  • Delta-9 THC: 90mg
  • CBN: 750mg
  • CBC: 750mg
• 5% live terpenes: limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene
• Organic MCT oil base
• Graduated dropper (0.1mL increments)

How It Works for Henry County Living:

• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Best for: Daily chronic pain management, sleep support, sustained anxiety relief
• Daytime use: Take raw (non-decarboxylated) for anti-inflammatory benefits without impairment—perfect for farmers, factory workers, professionals
• Nighttime use: Decarboxylate for full-spectrum effects with psychoactive support

Price: $129.99 per bottle

RSO Vape Cartridge — Henry County Breakthrough Relief

What You Get:

• 1-gram cartridge
• 510-thread compatibility (works with standard vape batteries)
• 900mg+ total cannabinoids
• Six-cannabinoid blend (auto-decarboxylates THCa at vape temperature)
• 5%+ live terpenes

How It Works:

• Onset: 1-2 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Best for: Acute breakthrough pain, panic attacks, nausea, immediate PTSD symptom relief
• Why It Matters in Henry County: When you’re hit with sudden pain while working in the field or have a PTSD episode that can’t wait, this delivers relief faster than driving to the emergency room in Burlington

Price: $49.99 per cartridge

Terpene Profile: The Henry County Sensory Experience

Both products contain the same seven terpenes:

• Limonene: Citrus-bright aroma that lifts mood—like peeling an orange fresh from the farmers market
• Myrcene: Earthy depth, contributes to relaxation
• Caryophyllene: Pepper/spice notes, CB2 receptor agonist for anti-inflammatory support
• Pinene: Forest-fresh clarity—reminds us of Henry County’s timber stands
• Linalool: Floral, lavender-like calm
• Humulene: Woody, earthy foundation
• Terpinolene: Piney, fruity complexity

When to Use Each Format in Henry County

Condition-Specific Guidance for Henry County Residents

Important disclaimer: These are informed by research, not prescriptions. Consult your healthcare provider. These products are not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

For Chemotherapy Support (for those traveling to Iowa City or Des Moines)

• Pre-treatment: 0.5-1mL sublingual 1 hour before chemo
• Breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs
• Post-treatment: 0.5mL sublingual every 6 hours as needed
• Sleep: 1-2mL sublingual at bedtime (25-50mg CBN)

Evidence base: Delta-8 THC for antiemetic effects [9], delta-9 THC for chemo nausea [1][13], CBD for anxiety buffering [3]

For Chronic Pain (common in agricultural and manual labor)

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL sublingual raw (non-decarboxylated)
• Nighttime: 0.5-1mL decarboxylated sublingual + CBN sleep support
• Breakthrough: Vape as needed

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

For Sleep Disorders

• Before bed: 1-2mL sublingual
• At 2mL: 50mg CBN (dosage level investigated in 2024 sleep literature)
• At 1mL: 25mg CBN (above threshold associated with reduced sleep disturbance)

Evidence base: CBN sleep studies [16][17]

For Anxiety and Stress

• Daytime functional: 0.3mL raw sublingual
• Evening: 1mL full sublingual profile

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

How Henry County Residents Can Access Our Products

Delivery to Henry County (and All of Iowa)

Nationwide Shipping: We ship to all Iowa addresses where Farm Bill-compliant products are legal. USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days) gets your order to your door in Mount Pleasant, New London, Winfield, or any rural route.

Packaging: Discreet—no cannabis branding visible. Your neighbors won’t know what’s in the box.

Summer Shipping: Temperature-stable packaging ensures product integrity even during Iowa’s hot July heat waves.

Signature Option: Available if you prefer.

Local Pickup Context for Henry County

While we don’t have a physical location in Henry County (we’re based in Houston, Texas), we serve Henry County residents through direct shipping. This means:

• No need to drive to Des Moines or Iowa City dispensaries
• No medical card required (age 21+ only)
• Same products, same quality, delivered to your door
• For Henry County residents who travel to Houston’s Texas Medical Center for treatment, we offer free same-day delivery to the world’s largest medical complex

Competitive Context: How We Compare (Without Naming Names)

Vs. Iowa Medical Cannabis Program: Iowa’s program requires medical cards and qualifying conditions. Our products are available to any Henry County resident 21+ without those barriers.

Vs. Iowa Dispensaries: Many Iowa dispensaries offer THC-only products. Our seven-cannabinoid approach provides broader therapeutic potential.

Vs. National CBD Brands: Most contain only CBD (1,000mg total). Our formula delivers 16,590mg total cannabinoids across seven compounds.

Vs. Traditional Illegal RSO: We eliminate solvent risks, provide lab verification, and stay within legal limits while offering comparable therapeutic potential through multi-cannabinoid synergy.

The Evidence Behind Every Milligram: Our Commitment to Henry County

Our formula contains seven cannabinoids and seven terpenes. Every compound in our Henry County RSO has been evaluated against peer-reviewed literature:

• CBD: Strongest evidence in seizure disorders [1][2], promising in anxiety [3] and pain [4], safety concerns include liver enzyme elevation [6]
• CBG: Preclinical promise in neurologic and inflammatory conditions, but limited human data [7][8]
• Delta-8 THC: Psychoactive with similar pharmacology to delta-9 but less potent, safety data still emerging [9]-[11]
• THCa: Non-psychoactive precursor with potential anti-inflammatory activity, but converts to THC with heat [12]
• Delta-9 THC: Proven for chemo nausea and some pain, but carries psychiatric and impairment risks [1][13]-[15]
• CBN: Marketed for sleep but clinical evidence remains weak [16][17]
• CBC: Preclinical interest in pain and neurogenesis, but clinical data sparse [18][19]
• Terpenes: Plausible bioactivity but human clinical proof of entourage effects remains limited [20]-[29]

We don’t hide this complexity. We present it because Henry County residents are smart enough to understand that real medicine requires real science, not magic bullets.

Open-Source Formulas: Our Promise to Henry County DIYers

We publish our complete formulas because sometimes affordability is an issue, and we respect that. Here’s the exact recipe for our sublingual oil:

RSO Sublingual Oil Formula (per 30mL bottle):

• CBD: 4,500mg
• CBG: 3,000mg
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
• THCa: 1,500mg
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg
• CBN: 750mg
• CBC: 750mg
• Live terpenes: 5%
• Organic MCT oil: qs to 30mL

If you have the knowledge to source these distillates and mix them safely, this formula is yours. We sell a professionally manufactured, lab-tested version for those who want convenience and precision. But the knowledge belongs to everyone in Henry County who needs it.

Our Broader Product Line for Henry County Needs

“The Asshole” Peach Gummy Rings ($39.99): Our most popular product, especially among Henry County veterans dealing with PTSD and chronic pain. Each ring contains 268mg of blended cannabinoids.

Peace Gummy Peaches ($34.99): Born from Colin’s benzo withdrawal experience. Each peach delivers 320mg cannabinoids with 30mg CBN for sleep and recovery.

SWEETEMintz Sugar-Free Peppermint Hard Candy ($39.99): For Henry County residents managing diabetes—28mg nano THC, 100mg nano CBD, 50mg CBG, zero sugar, 100% vegan.

Custom Creations: Need a specific ratio for a unique health situation? We formulate to order for Henry County residents, including vegan and diabetic options.

Practical Guidance for Henry County: Getting Started

Start Low, Go Slow: Begin with 0.25-0.5mL sublingual and assess effects over 2-3 hours before increasing. Your body weight, metabolism, and concurrent medications all affect response.

For First-Time Users in Henry County:

• Try raw (non-decarboxylated) first to assess non-psychoactive effects
• Use the graduated dropper for precise measurement
• Keep a journal of dose, time, and effects
• Consult your doctor, especially if you’re on other medications

Drug Interactions: CBD can interact with blood thinners, seizure medications, and other drugs processed by the liver. Always check with your healthcare provider. Henry County’s pharmacists at Hy-Vee or Walgreens can help review interactions.

Drug Testing: THCa in raw form won’t trigger tests, but delta-8 THC and activated THC will. If your workplace tests, use raw form only or discuss with your employer.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place. Iowa summers are hot—don’t leave it in your truck. THCa slowly converts to THC over time with heat exposure.

Final Thoughts for Henry County

We know trust isn’t given easily in rural Iowa. It’s earned through consistency, honesty, and delivering what you promise. We’ve shown you our formulas, our testing standards, our evidence base, and our story. We’ve explained what we know, what we don’t, and what we’re still learning.

For Henry County residents facing cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, insomnia, or any of the conditions that bring people to RSO—this is our commitment: We’ll give you the best possible version of this medicine, with all the education you need to decide if it’s right for you. We’ll ship it to your door in Mount Pleasant or your farm outside Winfield. We’ll answer your questions directly at (832) 416-2816 or [email protected]. And if you can’t afford it, we’ll give you the recipe to make your own.

That was Rick Simpson’s vision. That’s what saved Bentley. That’s what guides every product we make.

Because here in Henry County, and everywhere else we serve, people deserve honesty, quality, and the freedom to make informed decisions about their health.

Order today at oilwellcbd.com. Questions? Call us. We’re here to help Henry County find the relief you deserve.

OilWell Cannabis
810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 416-2816
[email protected]
oilwellcbd.com

Age 21+ only. Not evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use. Individual results may vary. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while using psychoactive cannabinoids. Keep out of reach of children.