Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Mills County, Iowa: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide by OilWell Cannabis

We’ve spent years watching good people in places like Mills County get left behind when it comes to honest cannabis education. While urban dispensaries and coastal brands dominate the conversation, folks working the land in southwestern Iowa—planting corn along the Missouri River, caring for livestock outside Glenwood, or managing chronic pain after decades of physical labor—often find themselves piecing together half-truths from internet forums and hoping for the best. That’s not good enough. Not for Mills County. Not for anyone.

This guide exists because you deserve the same depth of information that researchers in Houston’s Texas Medical Center use when they evaluate cannabinoid therapies. We’re OilWell Cannabis, and we built our reputation by refusing to sell snake oil—whether in Houston’s Montrose district or shipping to rural counties across America. Everything you’re about to read is documented, cited, and grounded in peer-reviewed science. We’ll tell you what Rick Simpson got right, what he got wrong, and how modern formulation science has turned his crude activist recipe into something you can actually use safely and effectively in Mills County.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: The Real Story Your Neighbors Need to Hear

Who Rick Simpson Was (And Why His Story Still Matters in Glenwood)

Let’s be blunt: Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He was a power engineer from Nova Scotia—a blue-collar tradesman who got hurt on the job in 1997 when scaffolding collapsed at a hospital in Moncton. The head injury left him with tinnitus, dizziness, and pain that prescription medications made worse, not better. When cannabis gave him relief but his doctor refused to discuss it, Simpson did what a lot of folks in Mills County might do when the system fails them: he took matters into his own hands.

In 2003, Simpson claimed three bumps on his arm—diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma—disappeared after he applied homemade cannabis oil and bandaged them for four days. No biopsy confirmed it. No oncologist documented it. But that personal story became the origin myth of Rick Simpson Oil, and it spread like wildfire through the 2005 documentary Run From The Cure. By 2012, Simpson had published Phoenix Tears and was giving oil away for free to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone who asked.

Here’s what we want every neighbor in Malvern to understand: Simpson’s story is historically significant, but it’s personal testimony—not medical evidence. He had no clinical training, never ran a controlled trial, and his 60-gram, 90-day protocol (about 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily) was never validated in human studies. That matters because Mills County residents dealing with cancer deserve hope, but they also deserve honesty. Hope without evidence can lead people to delay proven treatments. We refuse to be part of that.

What Traditional RSO Actually Was (And Why It Wouldn’t Work for Most Iowans)

If you walked into a dispensary in Council Bluffs and bought something labeled “RSO,” chances are it would barely resemble what Simpson made. Traditional RSO was:

• Single-strain, high-THC indica cannabis (no standardization—every batch different)
• Extracted with naphtha or 99% isopropyl alcohol (neither food-grade; residual solvent risk is real)
• Heated in a rice cooker (destroying all terpenes and fully decarboxylating THCa into psychoactive THC)
• A thick, tar-like black oil with no lab testing, no Certificate of Analysis, no way to verify what you were actually taking

For someone in Henderson dealing with chronic back pain from years on a combine, that crude product meant:

• Inconsistent potency (one syringe might be 60% THC, the next 90%)
• No control over psychoactivity (you’re impaired whether you need to be or not)
• Potential solvent contamination
• Zero terpenes (missing the aromatic compounds that modulate effects)

That approach might have been the only option in prohibition-era Canada. It’s not the only option anymore.

How We Built Something Better: The OilWell Story

From McAllen’s Border to Bentley’s Ball

Our founder, Colin Valencia, grew up in McAllen, Texas—one of the most dangerous, economically challenged border regions in America. By sixteen, he’d left home after watching friends get killed or imprisoned. He could’ve gone darker routes, but cannabis—understood as a plant, not just a product—kept him grounded. He learned it intimately in the traditional world, then transitioned to legal business after becoming a software engineer who did custom development for Baylor College of Medicine. That combination of deep plant knowledge and medical-grade technical precision is what separates OilWell from every other brand.

But the real origin isn’t a business plan. It’s a dog named Bentley.

Bentley was paralyzed, facing euthanasia. Veterinarians said pain meds would destroy his organs. In desperation, a rescue worker asked Colin: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?” That question changed everything. Colin made CBD golden paste—not a cure, but a lifeline. Bentley got up. Walked over. Brought his ball. From paralyzed to playing. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. That was cannabinoid medicine doing what pharmaceuticals couldn’t.

Bentley lived ten more years, dying naturally at twenty. During that decade, Colin developed multi-cannabinoid formulas for every age-related condition:

• Neurodegeneration → CBG for neuroprotection, THCa for PPARγ agonism
• Dementia → CBC for neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → THC for CB1 agonism
• Arthritis → Multi-pathway anti-inflammation (CBD, CBG, THCa, beta-caryophyllene)

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. That’s why OilWell RSO has seven cannabinoids at specific ratios—not because it sounds impressive, but because Bentley’s life depended on precision.

Our Private Battle: PTSD, Benzos, and The Peace Gummies

Colin also knows pharmaceutical dependence intimately. He broke free from Xanax addiction cold turkey—a notoriously brutal process—using the same cannabinoid knowledge that kept Bentley alive. The Peace Gummies formula was born during midnight experiments while fighting benzo withdrawal. He personally uses the vape form for insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical. Colin is his own case study. He survives on these products so you can trust they’re designed for real suffering, not profit margins.

The Science Behind Every Drop: Evidence for Mills County Skeptics

We know folks in Mills County don’t take claims at face value. You want to see the research. Here it is—every compound in our formula, with its actual evidence profile.

CBD: The Foundation (4,500mg in our sublingual oil)

• Strongest evidence: Certain rare epilepsies (FDA-approved Epidiolex) [1][2]
• Anxiety: 2024 meta-analysis of 316 participants showed significant anxiolytic signal, but authors stress limited clinical samples [3]
• Pain: 2024 systematic review calls it “promising but heterogeneous”—trial quality limits broad claims [4]
• Sleep: 2023 insomnia review found literature “methodologically weak” [5]
• Safety: 2023 meta-analysis found real risk of liver enzyme elevation—especially important if you’re on other medications [6]

What this means for you in Pacific Junction: CBD works for some things, but it’s not a miracle. It’s the best-studied non-intoxicating cannabinoid, which is why we include it at therapeutic levels.

CBG: The Brain Protector (3,000mg)

• Mostly preclinical evidence [7][8]
• Mechanisms: CB1/CB2 interaction, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, 5-HT1A signaling [7]
• Possible neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory gut effects, antibacterial activity [7][8]
• Key caution: It’s already sold commercially while evidence remains thin [7]

For your neighbor in Emerson dealing with early cognitive concerns: CBG is promising but not proven. We include it because the pharmacology is intriguing and Bentley’s dementia response suggested real potential.

Delta-8 THC: The Workhorse (6,000mg)

• 2022 review: Similar pharmacology to delta-9 THC, but lower CB1 affinity = less potency [9]
• 2023 scoping review: Adverse consequences reported, regulatory concerns [10]
• Chemistry: More stable, easier to synthesize than plant-extracted delta-9 [11]
• Bottom line: It’s psychoactive and real. We use it because it’s hemp-derived and Farm Bill compliant, but it’s not “mild THC.”

THCa: Your Control Dial (1,500mg)

• Critical distinction: THCa itself is non-psychoactive [12]
• Conversion: Heat at 260°F for 45-60 minutes converts 1,500mg THCa → ~1,315mg delta-9 THC
• Anti-inflammatory potential: COX-2 inhibition, PPARγ agonism in preclinical studies [12]
• For the farmer in Hastings: Use it raw during harvest season for inflammation without impairment. Decarboxylate it in winter when pain keeps you up at night. You control the switch.

Delta-9 THC: Just Enough (90mg)

• Evidence: Strongest for chemo nausea, HIV appetite loss, some MS/pain outcomes [1][13]
• Safety: 2025 review of high-concentration products found consistent links to psychosis, cannabis use disorder, anxiety [15]
• Why only 90mg? Traditional RSO delivers 600-900mg per day. That’s reckless. We include enough to activate the entourage effect without forcing psychoactivity. You decide if you want more via decarboxylation.

CBN: For Sleep (750mg)

• Reality check: 2021 review of 99 human studies found no clinical trials validating sleep claims [16]
• 2024 sleep literature shows research still doesn’t match real-world use [17]
• Our dosage: At 1mL, you get 25mg CBN; at 2mL, 50mg—above thresholds in exploratory research. We include it because early signals exist, but we won’t overpromise.

CBC: The Underdog (750mg)

• 2024 review: Distinct pharmacodynamics from THC/CBD, antinociceptive, antibacterial, anti-seizure potential [18]
• Older literature: Anti-inflammatory, gut effects, rodent analgesia [19]
• Bottom line: Clinically immature but scientifically credible [18][19]

Terpenes: Why Your Oil Smells Like Iowa

We include 5% live terpenes because the entourage effect is plausible, even if human proof is limited [20][29]. For Mills County residents who know the scent of fresh-cut pine in Pony Creek Park or lavender from a backyard garden, these aromas aren’t just marketing—they’re part of the plant’s biochemistry.

• Limonene: Citrus-bright. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory in preclinical data [21]. Oxidized limonene can be allergenic (like any citrus peel oil) [22]
• Myrcene: Earthy. Preclinical anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, but human evidence is weak [23]. Not a proven sedative.
• Caryophyllene: Pepper/spice. Unique: Direct CB2 receptor agonist [24]. Most credible terpene for anti-inflammatory synergy.
• Pinene: Forest-fresh. Neuroprotective potential, but clinical trials are lacking [25]
• Linalool: Floral/lavender. Calming in preclinical, but human proof is early [26]. Oxidized linalool can cause contact dermatitis [22]
• Humulene: Woody. Preclinical anti-inflammatory, some rodent evidence of cannabimimetic effects [27]
• Terpinolene: Piney/fruity. Least clinically characterized [28]

The honest take: We include them because they matter to the plant’s full expression. But if we told you they’re clinically proven to cure anything, we’d be lying. That’s the OilWell difference.

Our Formulas: Published for Glenwood, Malvern, and Everywhere Between

RSO Sublingual Oil: $129.99

• 30mL bottle (1 fl oz)
• 16,590mg total cannabinoids (553mg/mL)
• Seven cannabinoids: CBD 4,500mg, CBG 3,000mg, delta-8 THC 6,000mg, THCa 1,500mg, delta-9 THC 90mg, CBN 750mg, CBC 750mg
• Live terpenes at 5%: limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene
• Organic MCT oil base
• Graduated dropper: 0.1mL increments for precision
• Onset: 15-45 minutes (sublingual)
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Bioavailability: 13-19%
• Doses per bottle: ~40-60 depending on serving size

RSO Vape Cartridge: $49.99

• 1-gram cartridge
• 900mg+ total cannabinoids
• Six cannabinoids: CBD 30%, CBG 20%, delta-8 THC 15%, THCa 10%, CBN 10%, CBC 10%
• Live terpenes at 5%+
• 510-thread: Works with standard batteries available at any vape shop in Council Bluffs
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest delivery)
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Bioavailability: 10-35%
• Auto-decarboxylation: THCa converts instantly at 400-450°F

When to Use Which Format (Based on Real Mills County Life)

The Decarboxylation Choice: Your Potency, Your Decision

Traditional RSO forced psychoactivity. We give you control:

Option 1: Raw (Non-Psychoactive)

• Use the oil straight from the bottle
• All 1,500mg THCa remains as THCa
• Zero impairment. Perfect for daytime use in Mills County.

Option 2: Fully Activated

• Preheat oven to 260°F
• Transfer desired amount to oven-safe glass
• Heat for 45-60 minutes
• Converts 1,500mg THCa → ~1,315mg delta-9 THC
• Total delta-9: ~1,405mg (plus 6,000mg delta-8)
• Now you have traditional RSO potency—legally

Option 3: Partial Activation

• Decarb only what you need for the week
• Keep the rest raw in the refrigerator
• Flex dose based on daily needs

The Math: 1mg THCa = 0.877mg delta-9 THC after conversion (loses CO₂ molecule)

This is the innovation Rick Simpson couldn’t offer: legal purchase, customer-controlled activation.

Legal in Iowa: Farm Bill Compliance for Mills County

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. Our sublingual oil contains 90mg delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle—3mg/mL. That’s well under the federal limit. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived.

What this means for you in Mills County:

• No medical card required (Iowa’s program is too restrictive anyway)
• Age 21+ only
• We ship directly to your door via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days)
• Discreet packaging—no cannabis branding visible
• Full Certificate of Analysis included for customs (if needed) and your records

THCa Distinction: THCa is not delta-9 THC at point of sale. It’s the acidic precursor. You control conversion. This is why we can ship to Iowa legally while giving you access to psychoactive potency if you choose to activate it.

Your Responsibility: Verify local ordinances in Glenwood or Malvern. We provide documentation; you accept legal responsibility for possession and use.

How Mills County Gets OilWell RSO

Same-Day Delivery? Not to Iowa. But here’s what we do:

Nationwide Shipping to Mills County:

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to Glenwood, Malvern, Emerson, Henderson, or anywhere in Mills County
• UPS/FedEx Ground: 3-5 days if you prefer
• Tracking: Provided for every order
• Temperature-Stable: Packaging handles Iowa’s summer heat and winter cold
• Signature Option: Available if you want added security

International Access: Yes, we ship worldwide. If you’re a Mills County veteran traveling or have family abroad, the same Farm Bill framework applies to many countries.

Contact:

• Phone: (832) 416-2816
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @oilwellcbd

Media Recognition: Why ABC13 Houston’s Trust Matters to Iowa

You might wonder why a Houston news station’s coverage matters to someone in Hastings, Iowa. Here’s why: ABC13 KTRK is the ABC affiliate in America’s fourth-largest city. When they needed an expert on cannabis law, product safety, and community impact, they called Colin Valencia—seven times over four years. That’s not PR. That’s editorial judgment.

What They Documented:

September 2019: First feature on CBD business boom. Colin’s foundational quote: “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.” That’s been our north star ever since.

March 2021: Decriminalization coverage. “Pain comes in a lot of different forms.” We helped another entrepreneur launch a legal business.

May 2021: Delta-8 investigation. When Steve Campion asked, “Why would someone want to smoke that?” Colin answered: “Maybe you want to get high.” Unfiltered honesty on mainstream TV.

August 2021: COVID vaccine giveaway. We donated 1,000 caviar pre-rolls (≈$35,000 in product) to encourage vaccination. Coordinated with City of Houston. No political agenda—just community health.

October 2021: Delta-8 ban. We proactively removed all products before enforcement, then warned other operators they were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics. That’s ethical leadership during crisis.

October 2022: Biden pardon feature. Colin revealed his personal marijuana conviction history: “I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.” Every previous quote carries more weight when you know the person saying it has lived the consequences.

April 2023: Texas law changes. Called the present a “Renaissance” for hemp. We’re not waiting for legalization; we’re building the future now.

Five different reporters, seven features, four years. That kind of sustained media relationship can’t be bought. It’s earned through consistency, expertise, and community action.

Safety First: What Every Mills County Resident Should Know

Age: 21+ only

FDA Disclaimer: These products are not evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use—especially if you’re on medications (CBD can affect liver enzymes) [6].

Do Not Operate Vehicles: If you decarboxylate THCa or use the vape, you will be impaired. Do not drive tractors, cars, or machinery.

Pregnancy/Nursing: Avoid unless specifically directed by a physician [1].

Drug Interactions: CBD can interact with blood thinners, seizure meds, and many others. We list every compound so your doctor in Glenwood can make informed decisions.

Storage: Keep raw oil refrigerated to slow THCa conversion. Keep all products away from children and pets.

Quality: Third-party tested for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbes. COAs available.

The Open-Source Promise: Because Mills County Values Self-Reliance

We publish our formulas because Rick Simpson gave his away for free. Because Bentley’s life was saved by a recipe we shared. Because if you can’t afford $129.99, you should still have access.

Here’s the CBD golden paste that saved Bentley—free for any pet owner in Mills County:

CBD Golden Paste Recipe for Pets

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup unrefined organic coconut oil
• 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (for absorption)
• CBD oil (dose per vet guidance)

Instructions:

1. Mix turmeric and water in saucepan; heat low, stir 7-10 minutes until thick paste
2. Add coconut oil and pepper; mix thoroughly
3. Cool, store in jar with lid, refrigerate up to 2 weeks
4. Mix small amount with pet’s food 1-2x daily; start low, monitor

We gave this away before we ever sold a product. That’s who we are.

Final Thoughts: Why Mills County Matters to Us

We’re based in Houston, but our roots are in borderlands and blue-collar towns where people work hard and expect honesty. Mills County isn’t just another shipping address to us—it’s a reflection of the communities we come from. When we ship RSO to a farmer in Emerson or a veteran in Glenwood, we’re not sending a product; we’re sending a piece of Bentley’s legacy, Colin’s conviction history, and the promise that you’ll never get hype from us.

The 29 peer-reviewed citations in this document [1]-[29], the seven ABC13 features, the open-source formulas, the third-party testing—that’s not marketing. That’s our commitment to being the most trustworthy name in RSO, whether you’re in Houston or harvesting corn along the Missouri River in Mills County.

Order today:

• Call (832) 416-2816
• Email [email protected]
• Visit oilwellcbd.com

We’ll get it to your door in Mills County within days, with full documentation, honest science, and the same integrity we’d show our own family.

Because at the end of the day, we’re not here to follow trends. We’re here to set them—and to make sure places like Mills County aren’t left behind in the process.