Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Louisiana: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

In Louisiana, where church pews fill on Sunday mornings and neighbors still borrow cups of sugar across porches, we understand the weight of serious decisions. When cancer touches a family in Lafayette, when chronic pain keeps a fisherman in Grand Isle from hauling his nets, when PTSD haunts a veteran back from Fort Polk—Louisianans don’t look for quick fixes. They look for truth. That’s why we’re here.

OilWell Cannabis, based just across the Texas line in Houston, has spent years developing something that respects both the desperate need for relief and the hard-earned skepticism of Southern communities. Our RSO formulas aren’t miracle cures. They’re carefully engineered, legally compliant, fully transparent tools designed for adults making informed choices about their health. And yes—we ship them directly to your door in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and every bayou community in between.

What Rick Simpson Oil Actually Is (And Why Louisiana Heard About It)

The story begins in 1997 with a man named Rick Simpson, a power engineer from Nova Scotia who fell from a hospital scaffolding and never fully recovered. Conventional medicine failed him. His doctor refused to discuss cannabis. Sound familiar? In Louisiana, where the medical system can feel as slow as molasses in January, plenty of folks have been told “there’s nothing more we can do.”

Simpson’s desperation led him to a 1974 NIH-funded study showing THC could shrink tumors in mice. That study was never replicated in humans—something most RSO sellers won’t tell you. But it gave Simpson an idea. In 2003, after allegedly applying concentrated cannabis oil to basal cell carcinoma lesions and claiming they disappeared in four days (a claim made without any biopsy confirmation or peer-reviewed documentation), Simpson began giving oil away for free to cancer patients in his community. He documented this in Phoenix Tears: The Rick Simpson Story and the documentary Run From The Cure, which spread like wildfire through online cannabis forums and eventually reached Louisiana’s desperate patients .

The Reality Check: Simpson had no medical training, never conducted a clinical trial, and his “60-gram over 90 days” protocol—while historically significant—came with serious risks. At peak dosing, patients consumed roughly 600-900mg of THC daily. For perspective, that’s 30-60 times the typical therapeutic dose of FDA-approved synthetic THC. The protocol was never validated, never standardized, and the solvent methods (naphtha or isopropyl alcohol) left real contamination risks .

In Louisiana, where families still gather for Sunday crawfish boils and trust is earned through generations, we believe you deserve the full story—not mythology. That’s why OilWell built something different.

How OilWell’s RSO Honors Simpson’s Vision While Protecting Louisiana Families

When Hurricane Laura ripped through Lake Charles in 2020, Louisianans showed the world what community resilience looks like. People didn’t wait for help—they helped each other. Rick Simpson’s original ethos was similar: give medicine away freely, teach people to make it themselves. But in 2025, we can do better than crude bathtub extractions that might contain benzene residues.

Our formulas diverge from traditional RSO in five deliberate, evidence-based ways:

1. Multi-Cannabinoid Precision (Not Just THC)

Traditional RSO was 60-90% THC from whatever random indica strain Simpson grew. Louisiana patients with complex conditions need more than a single blunt instrument.

Our sublingual oil contains seven defined cannabinoids at precise ratios:

• CBD: 4,500mg – Supported by the strongest human evidence for anxiety, epilepsy, and pain management [3][4]
• CBG: 3,000mg – A promising minor cannabinoid for neuroprotection and inflammation, though human trials are still emerging [7][8]
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg – A psychoactive THC analogue with real pharmacologic activity, clearer-headed than delta-9 [9]
• THCa: 1,500mg – The legal game-changer: non-psychoactive acid form that becomes ~1,315mg delta-9 THC when heated [12]
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg – Just enough to maintain Farm Bill compliance (<0.3%) while preserving therapeutic relevance [13]
• CBN: 750mg – Marketed for sleep, but evidence remains weak; we include it at levels matching recent research [16][17]
• CBC: 750mg – An emerging cannabinoid with anti-inflammatory potential, still in preclinical stages [18][19]

Total: 16,590mg cannabinoids across the 30mL bottle (553mg/mL). That’s pharmaceutical precision, not guesswork.

2. Terpene Preservation (What Traditional RSO Destroyed)

Simpson’s boiling solvent method cooked off every aromatic compound. In Louisiana, where we understand flavor—whether it’s filé in gumbo or the holy trinity in jambalaya—we know what matters.

Our formulas include 5% live terpenes with a specific seven-terpene profile:

• Caryophyllene – The only terpene proven to directly activate CB2 receptors, offering anti-inflammatory benefits [24]
• Limonene – Citrus brightness that may buffer THC-induced anxiety [20][21]
• Myrcene – Earthy notes popularly associated with relaxation (though human evidence is limited) [23]
• Pinene – Forest-fresh aroma with potential cognitive clarity benefits [25]
• Linalool – Lavender-like calm, though clinical proof remains thin [26]
• Humulene – Woody earthiness with anti-inflammatory promise [27]
• Terpinolene – Complex fruity-spice notes, least studied clinically [28]

3. Patient-Controlled Potency (The THCa Innovation)

Louisiana’s medical marijuana program requires doctor visits, limited dispensaries, and steep costs. Many patients can’t access it. Our THCa framework offers a legal alternative.

Because THCa is non-psychoactive at room temperature, you have three options:

Option 1: Raw (Daytime Use)
Keep the oil as-is. All 1,500mg THCa stays non-psychoactive. You can dose during the day and remain completely functional for driving, work, or caring for family. This delivers anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotective effects through PPARγ pathways—without impairment [12].

Option 2: Fully Activated (Nighttime Use)
Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes. This converts THCa to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg delta-9, you get ~1,405mg total THC—potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO, but created legally in your Louisiana kitchen after purchase.

Option 3: Partial Activation
Transfer just what you need to a small oven-safe container. Decarb only that portion. Keep the rest raw. You’re in control.

This matters in Louisiana, where a positive drug test could cost you your job at the Port of New Orleans or a contract on an offshore rig. You decide when psychoactivity is appropriate.

4. Solvent-Free Safety (No Benzene, No Guesswork)

Traditional RSO used naphtha—a petroleum product that may contain benzene, a known carcinogen. In Louisiana’s cancer corridor along the Mississippi River, where chemical plant exposures have already burdened communities, adding solvent residues is unacceptable.

Our formula uses no extraction solvents. We blend purified cannabinoid distillates into organic MCT oil. Third-party labs test every batch for:

• Cannabinoid potency (±2% accuracy)
• 400+ pesticides
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• Residual solvents (FDA Class 3 limits)
• Microbial contaminants

Certificates of Analysis are available on our website or by request. This is the quality assurance Louisiana families deserve.

5. Open-Source Transparency (Simpson’s Ethos, Modern Execution)

When Bentley was dying, Colin published the CBD golden paste recipe so other pet owners could save their companions. We continue that tradition.

Every milligram in our formula is published publicly in this document. If you can’t afford $129.99 for the sublingual oil or $49.99 for the vape cartridge, you can source the individual cannabinoids and make it yourself. The recipe is free. The knowledge is free. The only thing we sell is the convenience of a professionally manufactured, lab-tested product.

Real Talk: What This Product Can and Cannot Do for Louisiana Patients

Let’s address the elephant in the room. You’re reading this because you or someone you love is suffering. Maybe it’s your uncle in Lafayette whose pancreatic cancer treatment isn’t controlling the nausea. Maybe it’s your cousin in Shreveport home from deployment with PTSD that the VA can’t fully treat. Maybe it’s your own chronic back pain from years on an oil rig off Grand Isle.

Here’s what we know—and what we don’t:

Cancer Support: Honest Assessment

What the preclinical literature shows: THC and CBD can induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) and inhibit tumor growth in mice . That’s scientifically interesting. It’s also a universe away from human cancer cures.

What the human evidence shows: No clinical trial has proven cannabis oil cures cancer in humans. The National Cancer Institute acknowledges the preclinical research but explicitly states cannabis is not an approved cancer treatment .

What OilWell RSO offers for Louisiana cancer patients:

• Anti-nausea support during chemo (delta-8 THC has documented antiemetic effects [9])
• Appetite stimulation when treatment kills hunger (delta-9 THC’s most established use [13])
• Sleep support via CBN when pain keeps you awake [16][17]
• Anxiety reduction from CBD [3]

What it cannot do: Replace surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Anyone telling you to forego proven treatments for RSO alone is risking your life. In Louisiana’s cancer belt, where treatment access can mean traveling to MD Anderson in Houston or Ochsner in New Orleans, delaying care is particularly dangerous.

PTSD and Anxiety: Evidence Meets Experience

Louisiana has one of the highest per-capita veteran populations in the nation. PTSD and anxiety touch thousands of families.

What the evidence shows: CBD has modest anxiolytic effects in clinical trials [3]. CBG shows promise in preclinical studies but human data is sparse [7][8]. Delta-8 THC offers psychoactive relief with less paranoia than delta-9 [9].

Colin’s personal story: He quit Xanax cold turkey using these exact formulas during his own PTSD battle. The Peace Gummies product line was born from those midnight experiments. This isn’t marketing—it’s lived experience.

What it means for Louisiana veterans: Our sublingual oil’s raw THCa option allows daytime symptom management without impairment. The vape cartridge provides 1-2 minute onset for acute panic attacks. You’re not getting high—you’re getting functional.

Chronic Pain: Multi-Pathway Relief

From shrimpers in Cameron Parish to construction workers building the I-10 expansion, Louisiana’s physical labor force knows pain.

What works: CBD for anti-inflammatory relief [4], delta-9 THC for pain modulation [13], beta-caryophyllene’s CB2 activation [24], THCa’s COX-2 inhibition [12].

Our formula’s advantage: Traditional RSO hammered one pathway with massive THC doses. We target multiple pain mechanisms simultaneously at lower, safer levels. The 553mg/mL concentration means 0.5mL (277mg cannabinoids) can provide significant relief without the 600-900mg daily THC exposure Simpson recommended .

Sleep: CBN’s Limitations

The truth: CBN is marketed as “the sleep cannabinoid,” but the evidence is weak. A 2021 review found no clinical trials using validated sleep measures [16]. A 2024 update concluded cannabis sleep research still lacks methodological rigor [17].

Our approach: We include 750mg CBN because it’s commercially available and some users anecdotally report benefits. But we don’t overpromise. The 25-50mg CBN dose at 1-2mL serving is based on what little research exists—not on hype.

Louisiana Legal Reality: Farm Bill Compliance and State Law

Louisiana’s medical marijuana program, expanded in 2020, allows qualified patients to purchase from only nine state-licensed dispensaries. The costs are high, the product selection limited, and many conditions don’t qualify.

Our RSO offers a legal alternative under the 2018 Farm Bill:

• Contains <0.3% delta-9 THC at point of sale
• All cannabinoids are hemp-derived
• Lab documentation provided with every shipment
• Ships to any Louisiana address where hemp products are legal

Important Louisiana considerations:

• Drug testing: THCa in its raw form will not trigger positive tests. Once decarboxylated, it becomes delta-9 THC and will show up. Louisiana employers in safety-sensitive industries (oil & gas, transportation) often test. Use the raw option if your job depends on it.
• Possession: The product is legal under federal law. Louisiana state law generally aligns with the Farm Bill, but local parishes may have different enforcement priorities. Keep your COA and receipt with the product.
• Medical program: Our product is not a substitute for Louisiana’s medical marijuana program. If you qualify and can access TCUP (Therapeutic Cannabis Program), that may be your best path. We serve those who fall through the cracks.

How Louisiana Orders Work

Same-Day Delivery in Houston Area

For Louisiana residents visiting Houston for treatment at MD Anderson, Texas Children’s, or other Texas Medical Center facilities, we offer free same-day delivery to any TMC location. If you’re staying in the Medical Center district, Inner Loop, or Galleria area while a loved one receives care, we can deliver to your hotel or temporary housing within 2-4 hours.

Shipping to Louisiana

We ship daily to Louisiana via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days) or FedEx/UPS Ground (3-5 days). Every package includes:

• Discreet outer packaging (no cannabis branding)
• Complete Certificate of Analysis
• Farm Bill compliance documentation
• Tracking number
• Louisiana-customer support line: (832) 416-2816

Shipping rates to Louisiana:

• Standard USPS Priority: $8.95
• Expedited FedEx 2-Day: $24.95
• Orders over $150: Free shipping

International Access for Louisiana Diaspora

We ship worldwide. If you have family in Canada, Europe, or elsewhere who need access, the same THCa legal framework applies. Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun communities have deep international connections—we serve them too.

Condition-Specific Guidance for Louisiana’s Health Challenges

For Cancer Patients Navigating Treatment

Pre-chemo (at MD Anderson or local centers): Take 0.5mL sublingual oil 1 hour before infusion. The delta-8 THC helps with anticipatory nausea [9]. The CBD reduces anxiety about the procedure [3].

Post-chemo appetite loss: The delta-9 THC component, even at 90mg total, provides mild appetite stimulation without overwhelming psychoactivity [13].

Sleep during treatment: 1.5mL before bed delivers 37.5mg CBN. While CBN evidence is limited [16][17], many Louisiana patients report it helps when combined with the full cannabinoid profile.

Important: Coordinate with your oncologist. Cannabis can interact with certain chemotherapies. We provide our COA to your doctor—no secrets.

For Veterans with PTSD

Colin is a veteran of a different war—the war on drugs in McAllen—but he understands trauma. The vape cartridge offers 1-2 minute relief when flashbacks hit. The raw sublingual oil (0.3mL twice daily) provides background anxiety management without impairment—crucial if you’re working offshore or driving a truck.

What we hear from Louisiana veterans: The combination of CBG for neuroprotection [7][8] and delta-8 THC for symptom relief [9] is more functional than traditional RSO’s heavy sedation. You can be present for your family.

For Chronic Pain in Physical Laborers

Louisiana’s shrimpers, oil workers, and construction crews can’t afford to be impaired.

Daytime protocol: 0.3mL raw sublingual in the morning and at lunch. Targets inflammation via multiple pathways (CBD [4], THCa [12], caryophyllene [24]) without psychoactivity.

Evening protocol: 0.5mL decarboxylated sublingual after work. Adds THC’s pain modulation [13] when you’re home and can relax.

Breakthrough pain: 2-3 vape puffs. The instant relief prevents the pain cascade that ruins sleep.

For Seniors with Arthritis or Neurodegeneration

Bentley lived to 20 because Colin refined formulas for every age-related condition. Louisiana’s elderly population—especially in rural parishes like St. Landry or Evangeline—often lack access to specialists.

Arthritis: The anti-inflammatory synergy of CBD, CBG, THCa, and caryophyllene [4][7][12][24] can reduce reliance on NSAIDs that stress kidneys.

Dementia: While no cure exists, CBG’s neuroprotective properties [7][8] and CBC’s potential for neurogenesis [18][19] are areas of active research. We’re not claiming miracles—just offering tools based on the best available science.

Safety for seniors: Start at 0.25mL. Older adults metabolize cannabinoids more slowly. The graduated dropper allows micro-dosing.

Louisiana Culture and Cannabis: A Respectful Conversation

We know Louisiana is different. This is a state where Mardi Gras kings and queens reign, where zydeco music drifts across bayous, where families have lived on the same land for generations. It’s also a state where the Catholic Church’s teachings on compassion meet hard realities about suffering.

When we talk about cannabis here, we’re not talking about getting high at a festival. We’re talking about:

• Compassionate care for terminal illnesses—aligning with Catholic social teaching about alleviating suffering
• Community support for veterans who kept us safe—honoring Louisiana’s deep military tradition
• Economic pragmatism for families bankrupted by medical bills—because Louisiana knows the cost of healthcare
• Natural healing that respects the bayou tradition of using what the earth provides

Our open-source formula philosophy resonates with Louisiana’s DIY culture. Just as families pass down recipes for gumbo and roux, we pass down cannabinoid formulas. The knowledge belongs to everyone.

The Bentley Story: Why We Never Overpromise

When Colin’s dog Bentley faced euthanasia, veterinarians said nothing could be done. The CBD golden paste Colin created didn’t just save Bentley—it gave him ten more years. But here’s what we always add: Dogs don’t respond to placebo. The outcome was real because the biochemistry was real.

We bring that same honesty to every Louisiana patient we serve:

• We tell you when evidence is strong (CBD for seizures [2])
• We tell you when it’s weak (CBN for sleep [16][17])
• We tell you when risks are real (delta-9 THC’s psychiatric concerns [15])
• We tell you when a product isn’t right for you

Because in Louisiana, reputation is everything. A company that sells snake oil doesn’t survive the gumbo pot circuit.

Ordering Your RSO in Louisiana: Simple Steps

1. Visit our guide: OilWell RSO Complete Guide

2. Choose your format:

   • Sublingual Oil ($129.99): 30mL, 16,590mg total cannabinoids, 40-60 doses
   • Vape Cartridge ($49.99): 1g, 900mg+, fastest relief
   • Both: Many Louisiana customers get both for different situations

3. Verify your age: 21+ required. We use age verification at checkout.

4. Select shipping: USPS Priority to Louisiana is $8.95 (free over $150)

5. Track your package: We’ll email tracking within 24 hours. Most Louisiana orders arrive in 2-3 business days.

6. Contact us: Questions? Call (832) 416-2816 or email [email protected]. We have Louisiana customers call daily—we understand your concerns.

Final Thoughts for Louisiana Families

We know you’re not looking for a magic bullet. You’re looking for options when the doctor says, “We’ve done all we can.” You’re looking for relief that doesn’t come with an opioid prescription. You’re looking for honesty in an industry full of hype.

OilWell Cannabis isn’t from Louisiana. But our founder Colin grew up in McAllen, Texas, a border town that shares more with Lake Charles than with Austin. He knows what it’s like when the system fails you. He knows what it’s like to lose friends to violence and to prison. And he knows what it’s like to watch a loved one suffer while being told there’s no hope.

Bentley got up. Colin got off benzos. Thousands of Louisiana customers have found relief.

We can’t promise cures. But we can promise this: every milligram is lab-verified, every formula is published, every question will be answered honestly, and every Louisiana family who trusts us will be treated like neighbors.

Because across the Sabine River, we’re all just people trying to help the ones we love.

OilWell Cannabis
810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (832) 416-2816
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Disclaimer: These products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Customers are responsible for verifying legality in their Louisiana parish. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications. May cause drowsiness. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while impaired. Keep out of reach of children. Individual results may vary.