Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Madison County, Indiana: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis
For years, people across Madison County have been searching for alternatives to the pharmaceutical carousel—whether it’s the veteran in Anderson struggling with PTSD after decades of service, the cancer patient in Pendleton navigating chemotherapy’s brutal side effects, or the chronic pain sufferer in Elwood who’s been told their only option is another opioid prescription. Many of you have heard whispers about Rick Simpson Oil. Maybe you’ve seen it mentioned in online support groups, or heard about it from a friend whose father used it during hospice care at Community Hospital Anderson. But finding honest, science-based information about RSO—especially information that respects both the science and the lived reality of Madison County residents—has been nearly impossible.
That’s why we created this guide. We’re OilWell Cannabis, and we’ve spent years developing what we believe is the most thoughtful, evidence-informed RSO formula available anywhere. But more importantly, we’ve done it with the same values that define communities like Madison County: honesty, practicality, and a refusal to sell anyone false hope.
Who Rick Simpson Was—and Why His Story Still Matters to Madison County
Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a pharmacist or a researcher. He was a power engineer from Nova Scotia—a blue-collar tradesman who, in 1997, fell from scaffolding at a hospital and suffered a head injury that left him with persistent tinnitus, dizziness, and pain that conventional medicine couldn’t touch. When his doctor refused to discuss cannabis as an option, Simpson took matters into his own hands. Sound familiar? It should. We’ve heard versions of this story from countless people across Madison County—people who’ve been through the specialist referrals at the Ascension St. Vincent health network, who’ve tried the medications, who’ve been told “there’s nothing more we can do.”
In 2003, Simpson claimed that cannabis oil removed three basal cell carcinoma lesions from his arm in four days. No doctor verified it. No biopsy confirmed it. But that personal experience became the origin story of Rick Simpson Oil—a movement that would spread across the world, including right here to the industrial towns and farming communities of Madison County.
What Traditional RSO Actually Was—The Unvarnished Truth
When people in Madison County search for “RSO” online, they often find instructions for making it at home. Here’s what those instructions don’t tell you:
Traditional RSO used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol as solvents—neither of which is food-grade. Naphtha can contain benzene, toluene, and other carcinogens. The extraction process was crude: soak the cannabis in a bucket, filter it through cheesecloth, evaporate the solvent in a rice cooker. The result was a tar-like, nearly black oil that was fully decarboxylated—meaning all THCa had been converted to delta-9 THC. Every batch was different. No lab testing. No standardization. No way to know what you were actually getting.
For patients in Madison County dealing with serious conditions—whether it’s a cancer diagnosis at the Community Cancer Center or chronic pain from years of factory work—this matters. You deserve to know exactly what you’re putting in your body.
The Traditional RSO Protocol—60 Grams in 90 Days
Simpson’s famous protocol called for consuming 60 grams of oil over roughly 90 days. The titration schedule started with a dose half the size of a grain of rice, three times daily, doubling every four days until reaching 1 gram per day. For perspective, that peak dosing phase delivered approximately 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily—far exceeding anything studied in controlled clinical settings.
Important context for Madison County: This protocol was never validated in a clinical trial. It was based on one man’s experience. The risks at those doses are real: severe intoxication, anxiety, tachycardia, cannabis use disorder. For someone in Madison County who needs to drive to work at the Fiat Chrysler plant, care for children, or function in daily life, these are not trivial concerns.
How OilWell RSO Diverges from Tradition—and Why That Matters for Madison County
We respect what Rick Simpson started, but we built something different—something that addresses the real needs of people in Madison County and across Indiana.
Our Four Core Principles
1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping
In Indiana, medical marijuana remains highly restricted. The state’s compassionate use program only serves a tiny fraction of patients who need help. But under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived cannabinoids containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC are legal at the federal level—and that includes Madison County.
You don’t need a medical card. You don’t need to qualify under Indiana’s narrow conditions. If you’re 21 or older in Madison County, you can legally purchase and possess our RSO. We ship directly to Anderson, Pendleton, Elwood, Alexandria, Chesterfield, and every unincorporated community in between.
2. Patient-Controlled Potency
This is the game-changer for Madison County residents who need flexibility. Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg of THCa in its raw, non-psychoactive form. You decide:
- Daytime use (raw): Use it as-is for anti-inflammatory benefits without any high. Perfect for the Madison County construction worker who needs pain relief but must stay sharp on the job site.
- Full potency (decarboxylated): Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes, and that THCa converts to approximately 1,315mg of delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing cannabinoids, you get therapeutic potency comparable to traditional RSO—legally, because you’re activating it yourself.
- Fast relief (vape): Our vape cartridge auto-decarbs THCa at vaping temperature, delivering effects in 1-2 minutes for breakthrough pain or panic attacks.
3. Open-Source Formulas
We publish our complete formulas publicly. Every milligram. Every percentage. Why? Because Simpson gave his oil away for free. While we can’t give away our professionally manufactured product, we can give away the knowledge. If you’re in Madison County and facing economic hardship—maybe you’ve been laid off from the auto industry, or medical bills are piling up—you can source the individual ingredients and make your own version using our exact recipe.
4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating
We refuse to claim our RSO cures cancer. We refuse to tell you it will replace your chemotherapy. What we will do is show you exactly what the science says about each cannabinoid and terpene in our formula, so you can make an informed decision alongside your healthcare team at Community Hospital Anderson or your specialist in Indianapolis.
The OilWell RSO Formula: Complete Transparency
RSO Sublingual Oil – $129.99
30mL bottle | 16,590mg total cannabinoids | 553mg/mL
| Cannabinoid | Amount | What It Does (Based on Evidence) |
|---|---|---|
| CBD | 4,500mg | Most evidence-developed non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Strongest human data for seizure disorders. Modest evidence for chronic pain and anxiety. |
| CBG | 3,000mg | Biosynthetic precursor with promising preclinical research in neurologic disorders and inflammation. Human evidence still emerging. |
| Delta-8 THC | 6,000mg | Psychoactive cannabinoid with antiemetic properties. Similar to delta-9 but less potent. Real effects, incomplete safety characterization. |
| THCa | 1,500mg | Non-psychoactive precursor. Potential anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition. Converts to delta-9 THC when heated—your choice. |
| Delta-9 THC | 90mg | Well-established for chemo nausea and appetite. Also carries psychoactive effects and potential anxiety at higher doses. Kept low for legal compliance. |
| CBN | 750mg | Marketed for sleep, but human evidence is weak. Included at dosage levels matching recent sleep literature (20-50mg per serving). |
| CBC | 750mg | Emerging minor cannabinoid with preclinical interest in neurogenesis and inflammation. Still clinically immature. |
Live Terpenes at 5%: Limonene (citrus-bright), Myrcene, Caryophyllene (pepper/spice, CB2 agonist), Pinene (forest-fresh), Linalool (lavender), Humulene (earthy), Terpinolene (piney/fruity)
Carrier: Organic MCT oil
Onset: 15-45 minutes sublingually
Duration: 4-6 hours
Doses per bottle: 40-60 depending on serving size
RSO Vape Cartridge – $49.99
1g cartridge | 900mg+ total cannabinoids
Same six-cannabinoid ratio (no separate delta-9 THC listed—it auto-converts from THCa during vaping).
Onset: 1-2 minutes
Duration: 2-4 hours
Perfect for: Breakthrough pain, acute nausea, panic attacks—when you need relief now.
When Madison County Residents Should Use Each Format
| Your Situation | Best Format | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Magna Powertrain, need daytime pain relief without impairment | Sublingual (raw) | THCa stays non-psychoactive. You can drive, operate machinery, stay clear-headed. |
| Cancer patient in Anderson undergoing chemo, need sustained relief | Sublingual (decarbed) | 4-6 hour duration covers treatment sessions. Can layer with vape for breakthrough nausea. |
| Veteran in Pendleton with PTSD, sudden panic attacks | Vape | 1-2 minute onset stops panic before it escalates. |
| Elderly resident with arthritis, worried about drug interactions | Sublingual (start low) | Graduated dropper lets you titrate precisely. Start at 0.25mL and adjust. |
| Can’t afford ongoing costs, but want therapeutic benefits | Use our open-source formula | Source ingredients and make your own. We don’t gatekeep healing. |
The Science Behind Our Formula: What Madison County Residents Should Know
The Entourage Effect: Real or Hype?
The idea that cannabinoids and terpenes work better together than alone—called the entourage effect—is plausible and supported by preclinical research. A 2024 comprehensive review found that cannabis-derived compounds can influence each other’s absorption and activity. However, robust clinical proof in humans remains limited. We include seven cannabinoids and seven terpenes not because it’s proven to cure anything, but because the science suggests potential synergy worth exploring.
What the Research Actually Shows
For Pain:
- Delta-9 THC has documented short-term pain benefits but increases dizziness and sedation
- CBD shows modest pain relief in systematic reviews
- Beta-caryophyllene activates CB2 receptors, offering anti-inflammatory pathways distinct from NSAIDs
- THCa may inhibit COX-2, similar to ibuprofen but without the stomach damage
For Sleep:
- CBN’s reputation as a sleep aid is stronger than its evidence. No clinical trials using validated sleep measures exist.
- Our formula includes 750mg CBN—at 2mL dose, you get 50mg, which matches dosage levels in recent literature. But we tell you upfront: the science is still emerging.
For Anxiety:
- CBD has the strongest human evidence among non-psychoactive cannabinoids
- CBG shows promise in preclinical studies but human data is sparse
- Linalool and limonene have preclinical anxiolytic activity
For Cancer Support:
- Preclinical studies show cannabinoids can induce apoptosis in cancer cell lines and reduce tumor growth in animal models
- Critical context: No human clinical trial has proven cannabis cures cancer. The National Cancer Institute explicitly states this. We will never tell you to replace chemotherapy with RSO.
Institutional Positions (What the NIH Says)
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states:
- Strongest evidence: rare epilepsies (CBD), chemo nausea (THC), HIV/AIDS appetite (THC)
- Modest evidence: chronic pain, MS symptoms
- Weak evidence: most other claimed uses
The FDA has not approved the cannabis plant itself for medical use. Only purified CBD (Epidiolex) and synthetic THC analogues (dronabinol, nabilone) have specific approvals.
We present this not to discourage you, but to ensure Madison County residents have the same information we use when formulating our products.
Safety Considerations for Madison County Residents
Drug Testing: If you’re subject to workplace testing at places like Nestlé USA in Anderson or any manufacturing facility, be aware:
- Raw THCa may not trigger tests
- Decarboxylated THCa becomes delta-9 THC and WILL trigger tests
- Delta-8 THC can also trigger false positives
Liver Health: CBD can elevate liver enzymes, especially at high doses or with certain medications. If you have liver disease or take drugs like statins, consult your Anderson physician.
Mental Health: High-dose THC can worsen anxiety, depression, or psychosis in susceptible individuals. Start low. Go slow. If you have a history of mental health conditions, involve your healthcare provider.
Pregnancy: NCCIH explicitly warns against cannabis use during pregnancy. Don’t use RSO if you’re pregnant or nursing.
Driving: Don’t operate vehicles or machinery while using psychoactive cannabinoids. This applies to decarboxylated sublingual oil and vape products.
Children: Keep all products out of reach of children and pets. The colorful packaging can be attractive to kids.
How Madison County Residents Can Access OilWell RSO
Shipping to Madison County
We ship directly to every corner of Madison County:
- Anderson: 2-3 business days via USPS Priority Mail
- Pendleton: Same shipping timeframe
- Elwood, Alexandria, Chesterfield: All covered
- Unincorporated areas: We’ll get it to your rural route
Discreet packaging: No cannabis branding visible. Looks like any other health supplement delivery.
Tracking: Provided for all orders. You’ll know exactly when it arrives.
Legal documentation: Every package includes Certificates of Analysis (COAs) proving compliance with the 0.3% delta-9 THC limit.
Indiana Legal Status
Under Indiana law and the 2018 Farm Bill, our products are legal to purchase, possess, and use in Madison County because they contain hemp-derived cannabinoids with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC at the point of sale. The THCa in our product is non-psychoactive until you choose to heat it.
You are responsible for understanding your local laws. While our products are federally legal, we cannot guarantee how Indiana law enforcement may interpret possession. We provide full documentation to support legality, but we recommend keeping COAs with your product.
The Story That Started It All: Bentley
We don’t talk about Bentley because it’s good marketing. We talk about Bentley because it’s the reason we exist.
Bentley was Colin’s dog. Paralyzed. Facing euthanasia. The vet said pain meds would destroy his organs. Colin had moved tons of cannabis but never understood CBD until a rescue worker asked: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”
He created a CBD golden paste. Bentley got up and brought him his ball. That wasn’t placebo. Dogs don’t respond to placebo.
Bentley lived ten more years. During that time, Colin developed the multi-cannabinoid formulas that became our RSO—to manage Bentley’s neurodegeneration, dementia, glaucoma, and arthritis. When Bentley finally passed at age twenty, he left behind not just a grieving owner, but a decade of real-world formulation knowledge honed on a patient whose life depended on precision.
This is why we include seven cannabinoids, not one. Why we obsess over ratios. Why we publish our formulas. Because when someone you love is dying, guesswork isn’t good enough.
Our Invitation to Madison County
We’re not here to tell you cannabis will cure your cancer. We’re not here to claim it’s right for everyone. We’re here because we believe—like Rick Simpson did—that people deserve access to information and options when conventional medicine falls short.
If you’re in Madison County dealing with chronic pain, chemotherapy side effects, PTSD, insomnia, or any condition where pharmaceuticals have failed you, our RSO offers something different: a transparent, lab-tested, multi-cannabinoid formula that you control.
Try it raw for daytime relief. Decarb it for full potency. Vape it for breakthrough moments. The choice is yours.
We ship to Madison County. We answer our phones. We publish our formulas. And we tell you the truth about what the science actually says.
Because that’s what we wish someone had told Colin when he was desperate to save Bentley. That’s what we wish someone had told us when we were searching for answers.
And that’s what we’re telling you now.
Contact Us
Phone: (832) 416-2816
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://oilwellcbd.com/
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM CST
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Address
810 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77006
(Montrose neighborhood)
Legal Disclaimers
These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use. Individual results may vary. Keep out of reach of children. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence of psychoactive cannabinoids. Buyer assumes all legal responsibility for possession and use. Void where prohibited by law.
FDA Disclaimer for Indiana Residents
The FDA has not approved cannabis or cannabis-derived products for the treatment of cancer or any other medical condition in Indiana. Patients in Madison County should coordinate any cannabinoid use with their healthcare providers at facilities like Community Hospital Anderson, Ascension St. Vincent, or their Indianapolis specialists.
References
For Madison County Residents Seeking Local Resources
If you need medical guidance, consider consulting with:
- Your primary care physician in the St. Vincent Medical Group
- Pain management specialists at Community Hospital Anderson
- Oncology navigators at the Community Cancer Center
- PTSD support through the VA system (for veterans)
- Mental health providers at Aspire Indiana Health
We’re not a replacement for these professionals. We’re an option to discuss with them.
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