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

Living out here in Ottawa County — whether you’re tending wheat fields near Minneapolis, running cattle by Bennington, or working the oil patches around Tescott — you know the meaning of hard work. You also know what it means when your body starts paying the price for years of physical labor, or when a doctor in Salina gives news that stops you in your tracks. We’ve been there. And we built this company because we believe you deserve honest answers about every option available to you, including cannabis.

Who we are: We’re OilWell Cannabis, a Houston-based company founded by Colin Valencia — a software engineer who worked at Baylor College of Medicine and learned the cannabis plant from the ground up in one of America’s most challenging border regions. We’re not here to sell you snake oil. We’re here to give you the best possible version of the truth so you can decide what’s right for you and your family here in Ottawa County.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: What It Is and What It Isn’t

The Real Story of Rick Simpson

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He was a power engineer from Nova Scotia — a tradesman like many folks we know here in Kansas — who got hurt on the job in 1997 and found himself let down by the medical system. After a scaffolding fall, his doctor prescribed medications that either didn’t help or made things worse. When he asked about cannabis, his physician refused to consider it. Sound familiar to anyone who’s tried talking to a doctor in a conservative state about alternatives?

Simpson’s pivotal moment came in 2003 when he claimed cannabis oil eliminated three basal cell carcinoma lesions on his arm in four days. Important context: There was no independent medical verification, no biopsy confirmation, and no peer-reviewed documentation. This was personal testimony, not medical evidence. But it was historically significant — it launched a global movement.

The Traditional 60-Gram Protocol

Simpson developed a specific regimen: 60 grams of concentrated oil over approximately 90 days. He started people at a dose the size of half a grain of rice, three times daily. Every four days, he doubled the dose. By week five, the target was one gram per day — divided into three doses. That’s roughly 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily, far beyond anything studied in controlled clinical settings.

Here’s what you need to know about this protocol:

• No controlled trials have ever validated it
• It assumes crude, unstandardized material (every batch was different)
• The delta-9 THC exposure is extremely high (600-900mg/day vs. typical prescription doses of 2.5-20mg/day)
• Real risks exist at these doses — severe intoxication, anxiety, tachycardia, cannabis use disorder
• Traditional RSO was made with dangerous solvents (naphtha or isopropyl alcohol) and had no lab testing

For our neighbors in Ottawa County dealing with cancer at places like Ottawa County Health Center or seeking treatment in Salina or Wichita, this matters. Traditional RSO was developed in an era before testing, before standardization, and before we understood the risks of high-dose THC. It has historical importance, but it’s not how we make medicine today.

What Traditional RSO Actually Was

Let’s be straight about what Simpson was working with:

• Source material: whatever high-THC indica strain he could grow — no standardization
• Extraction: naphtha (lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol — not food-grade
• Process: bucket, filter, rice cooker evaporation at high heat
• Result: nearly black, tar-like oil, stripped of terpenes, with potential residual solvents
• Cannabinoids: 60-90% delta-9 THC, whatever minor cannabinoids happened to be in that particular plant
• Testing: none. No COAs, no potency verification, no contaminant screening

When you buy “RSO” from a dispensary in Colorado or see it online, you’re rarely getting what Simpson made. And that’s actually a good thing.

How OilWell’s Formulas Are Different

We respect what Simpson started, but we built something specifically designed for the modern consumer who wants transparency, safety, and control. For our Ottawa County neighbors who can’t just drive to a dispensary in Kansas City or Denver, this matters.

Seven Defined Cannabinoids, Not Just THC

Our sublingual oil contains 16,590mg total cannabinoids across seven distinct compounds:

Total: 553mg per mL — this is precision you can verify. Every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) that we publish publicly.

Why We Publish Our Exact Formula

This is where we channel Rick Simpson’s original ethos — but make it safer. Simpson gave his oil away for free and taught people how to make it. We’re doing the modern version: we sell a professionally manufactured, lab-tested product, and we give you the complete recipe so you can make it yourself if you can’t afford ours or want to DIY.

Here’s our sublingual oil formula in full:

• 4,500mg CBD
• 3,000mg CBG
• 6,000mg delta-8 THC
• 1,500mg THCa
• 90mg delta-9 THC
• 750mg CBN
• 750mg CBC
• Organic MCT oil base
• 5% live terpenes

If you source these distillates and isolates yourself, you can replicate this exactly. We want you to have the option. For our neighbors in Culver or Delphos who’ve been making their own tinctures for years, this respects your self-reliance while giving you a professional baseline to work from.

Live Terpenes: The Missing Piece

Traditional RSO destroyed all terpenes through high heat. We preserve and add them back at 5% because the science — while still emerging — suggests they matter.

Our seven-terpene profile:

• Limonene (citrus-bright) — mood elevation, potential anxiolytic
• Myrcene — relaxation, muscle comfort
• Caryophyllene (pepper/spice) — CB2 receptor activation for inflammation
• Pinene (forest-fresh) — mental clarity, counteracts some THC fog
• Linalool (lavender) — calm, stress relief
• Humulene (earthy, woody) — anti-inflammatory
• Terpinolene (piney, fruity) — complex, uplifting

For Ottawa County folks who know the smell of fresh-cut hay, pine from the Solomon River bottoms, or wild lavender on the prairie — these are scents you trust. We’re bringing that same natural complexity to the medicine.

The Decarboxylation Choice: Your Power

This is where our formula fundamentally changes the game for Kansas residents. THCa is not psychoactive — but it becomes THC when heated.

Three ways to use one product:

1. Raw (non-psychoactive): Take it straight from the bottle. All 1,500mg stays as THCa. You get anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotection via PPARγ pathways without any high. Perfect for daytime use when you’re operating equipment, driving into Salina for supplies, or need to stay sharp for farm work.

2. Fully activated: Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes in an oven-safe glass container. This converts 1,500mg THCa into approximately 1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg, you get about 1,405mg total delta-9 THC — potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO, but created legally in your own kitchen.

3. Partial activation: Transfer just what you need to a separate container, decarb only that portion, and keep the rest raw. This gives you precise control over your dose and timing.

For our Ottawa County neighbors who need to work, drive, and function during the day but want strong relief at night, this flexibility is life-changing. You decide. Not us. Not the government. You.

Solvent-Free and Lab-Tested

Traditional RSO used naphtha or isopropyl alcohol — toxic solvents that can leave harmful residues. We use no solvents in production. Our formula is a precise blend of cannabinoid distillates and isolates in organic MCT oil.

Every batch is third-party tested for:

• Potency (HPLC/UHPLC analysis, ±2% accuracy)
• Heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
• Pesticides (400+ compounds)
• Residual solvents (FDA Class 3 limits)
• Microbial contaminants (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus)

The COA comes with your order. We don’t hide behind “proprietary blends.” We show you exactly what’s in the bottle.

The Story Behind Our Formulas: Bentley’s Ten Years

Our company didn’t start in a boardroom. It started with a dog named Bentley.

Bentley was Colin’s companion through the darkest years in McAllen. When vets said he was paralyzed and should be euthanized — that pain medications would destroy his organs — Colin refused to accept it. A rescue worker named Jessica asked the question that changed everything: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

Colin created a CBD golden paste. Bentley got up and brought him his ball. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. That was real medicine.

Bentley lived another ten years, dying naturally at age twenty. During those years, Colin developed specialized formulas for every condition Bentley faced:

• Neurodegeneration → led to CBG for neuroprotection and THCa for brain cell support
• Dementia → led to CBC for neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → led to understanding THC’s role in ocular pressure
• Arthritis → led to multi-pathway anti-inflammatory protocols using CBD, CBG, THCa, and beta-caryophyllene

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley’s evolving conditions required precision multi-cannabinoid synergy. That ten-year real-world R&D — keeping a loved companion alive — is what became our RSO formula.

When Colin later faced his own PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction, he used those same principles to quit Xanax cold turkey. The Peace Gummies formula was born during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. He personally uses our vape format for insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical knowledge. This is lived experience.

How Our RSO Connects to Evidence for Ottawa County Conditions

We know what keeps Ottawa County residents up at night. We’ve talked to folks from Minneapolis to Tescott. Here are the specific evidence connections:

Chronic Pain from Agricultural Work

If you’ve spent decades on a tractor, lifting hay bales, or repairing equipment, your body hurts. Our formula addresses pain through multiple pathways:

• CBD: Modulates pain signaling [4]
• Delta-8 THC: Provides analgesia with potentially fewer side effects than delta-9 [9]
• Beta-caryophyllene: Activates CB2 receptors, reducing inflammation without psychoactivity [24]
• THCa: Inhibits COX-2 enzymes, similar to NSAIDs but without stomach damage [12]

Usage context: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual during the day for functional relief. 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated at night for stronger relief plus CBN for sleep.

Cancer Support

For those making the long drive to Salina’s Tammy Walker Cancer Center or Wichita’s cancer treatment facilities, RSO often comes up in conversation. We need to be brutally honest:

• No cannabis product has been proven to cure cancer in humans
• The National Cancer Institute acknowledges cannabinoid anticancer research but doesn’t endorse cannabis as cancer treatment
• Never replace proven oncologic therapies with RSO

What the evidence shows: Preclinical studies demonstrate THC and CBD can induce apoptosis and inhibit tumor growth in cell lines and animal models . Human trials are exploratory and small .

How our formula may help as adjunct support:

• Chemo nausea: Delta-8 THC has antiemetic properties [9]. Take 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before treatment.
• Breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs for immediate relief (1-2 minute onset).
• Appetite: Delta-9 THC is proven for HIV/AIDS-related appetite loss [1].
• Sleep: CBN at 25-50mg (1.0-2.0mL) may support sleep architecture [16][17].

Bottom line for Ottawa County cancer patients: Use with your oncologist’s knowledge. Don’t delay proven treatments. Our open-source formula means you can discuss exact cannabinoid amounts with your doctor.

Sleep Issues

Lying awake worrying about commodity prices, equipment repairs, or family — we get it. Our formula includes 750mg CBN total.

• 1.0mL sublingual = 25mg CBN (above threshold shown to reduce sleep disturbance)
• 2.0mL sublingual = 50mg CBN (dosage level investigated in 2024 sleep literature)

Evidence context: CBN sleep claims are weaker than marketing suggests. The 2021 review found no clinical trials with validated sleep questionnaires or polysomnography [16]. The 2024 cannabis sleep review concluded research doesn’t match real-world use [17]. We’re honest about this.

What we know works: The combination of delta-8 THC’s relaxation, linalool’s calming terpene effect, and CBN’s modest sedative properties creates a plausible sleep aid. Many Ottawa County customers report improved sleep, but individual results vary.

Anxiety and PTSD

Ottawa County has a strong veteran community. PTSD and anxiety affect farmers facing uncertain markets, parents worried about their kids, and veterans carrying invisible wounds.

• CBD: Proven anxiolytic effects in systematic reviews [3]
• CBG: Emerging pharmacology suggests anxiolytic potential via 5-HT1A pathways [7][8]
• Linalool terpene: Lavender-like calming effects [25]
• Limonene terpene: Uplifting citrus aroma, entourage evidence for mood [20][21]

Usage context: 0.3mL raw sublingual during day for functional relief without impairment. 1.0mL decarboxylated at night for full-spectrum support.

Veteran-specific note: Our Asshole Peach product is favored by veterans for PTSD and pain relief. Our Peace Gummies were developed from Colin’s own benzo withdrawal experience. We understand what you’re going through because we’ve lived it.

Legal Status for Ottawa County, Kansas Residents

Let’s cut through the confusion because this is the #1 question we get from Kansas.

Federal Law: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Our sublingual oil contains only 90mg delta-9 THC in a 30mL bottle — that’s 0.3% exactly. We’re compliant.

Kansas State Law: Kansas has one of the most restrictive cannabis laws in the country. However:

• Hemp-derived CBD with 0% THC is legal
• The Farm Bill preempts state law for hemp products
• Delta-8 THC exists in a gray area but is currently enforceable in Kansas
• THCa is not delta-9 THC — it’s legal at point of sale

What this means for you in Minneapolis, Bennington, Tescott, or anywhere in Ottawa County:

• You can legally purchase and possess our product
• You can legally transport it within Kansas and across state lines
• You are responsible for understanding local laws if you choose to decarboxylate THCa into delta-9 THC at home
• We provide full documentation, COAs, and receipts for every order

Drug testing warning: If you’re a commercial driver, work in agriculture operating heavy machinery, or have any job requiring drug tests, understand this:

• Raw THCa will not trigger a standard THC test
• Decarboxylated product will trigger tests for delta-9 THC
• Delta-8 THC may trigger some tests

We ship discreetly with no cannabis branding visible. Your privacy matters.

How Ottawa County Residents Can Get Our Products

We know you’re not driving to a dispensary because there isn’t one within 150 miles. That’s why we built a delivery system that reaches you.

Nationwide Shipping to Ottawa County

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to your door in Minneapolis, Bennington, or anywhere in Ottawa County
• Discreet packaging: No cannabis branding, plain box
• Temperature-stable: Survives Kansas summer heat
• Tracking included: Know exactly when it arrives
• Signature-required option: Available for security

Shipping cost: Flat rate based on order size. We don’t gouge rural customers.

International Shipping

Yes, we ship internationally. If you have family in Canada or elsewhere who need access, we can help — with full customs documentation and COAs.

No Medical Card Required

Unlike the Texas Compassionate Use Program (which serves only about 10,000 active patients out of 30 million Texans), our products require:

• Age 21+
• That’s it

No qualifying conditions. No doctor visits. No state registry. No waiting periods.

Competitive Comparison: Why Our Formula Stands Alone

Let us be direct about how we compare to what you might find elsewhere:

OilWell vs. Traditional Illegal RSO:

• 7 cannabinoids vs. 1 (THC-only)
• Lab-tested vs. untested
• Solvent-free vs. naphtha residue risk
• Patient-controlled potency vs. always psychoactive
• $129.99 for 16,590mg vs. unknown potency and price

OilWell vs. Hemp CBD RSO (like Lazarus Naturals):

• 16,590mg total cannabinoids vs. 1,000mg
• Delta-8 THC included (6,000mg) vs. none
• THCa for activation control vs. none
• CBG, CBN, CBC included vs. minimal amounts
• Psychoactive option available vs. none

OilWell vs. Kansas “CBD Oil” from gas stations:

• Actual cannabinoid quantities disclosed vs. mystery oil
• Full panel safety testing vs. no testing
• Precise formulation vs. who knows what’s in there
• Evidence-informed design vs. marketing hype

Condition-Specific Usage for Ottawa County Residents

Important: These are not medical prescriptions. These are educated starting points based on research. Always consult your healthcare provider. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while impaired.

Chronic Pain from Physical Labor

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual (non-psychoactive)
• Evening: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual
• Breakthrough: 2-3 vape puffs as needed
• Duration: Sublingual lasts 4-6 hours; vape lasts 2-4 hours

Cancer Treatment Support

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before (for nausea)
• Acute nausea: Vape for 1-2 minute relief
• Appetite: 0.5mL decarboxylated before meals
• Sleep: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual at bedtime

Critical: Coordinate with your oncologist. RSO is adjunct support, not replacement therapy.

Sleep Difficulties

• Start: 1.0mL sublingual 30 minutes before bed = 25mg CBN
• If needed: Increase to 2.0mL = 50mg CBN
• Combine with: Good sleep hygiene (dark room, consistent schedule)

Anxiety & PTSD

• Daytime: 0.3mL raw sublingual
• High anxiety episodes: Vape for fast relief
• Nighttime: 1.0mL sublingual decarbed for full-spectrum calm

Our Media Recognition: Third-Party Validation

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston — a major-market ABC affiliate — featured Colin and OilWell in seven distinct news segments. Five different reporters sought us out. No other Houston cannabis operator matches that frequency or breadth.

What this means for you in Ottawa County: This isn’t our marketing. This is independent journalism repeatedly identifying us as the most credible voice in legal cannabis. When Texas cannabis law changed overnight, ABC13 called Colin. When President Biden announced marijuana pardons, they called Colin to explain why Texas wouldn’t see impact. When they needed someone who’d lived cannabis criminalization to put it in context, they called Colin — who revealed his own marijuana conviction history.

These features document our consistency, community action ($35,000 in free product for COVID vaccination), and ethical leadership (proactively removing Delta-8 before enforcement). That kind of recognition can’t be bought.

The Evidence Foundation: What Science Actually Says

We’ve read the research so you don’t have to. Here’s the honest breakdown:

Strongest Human Evidence:

• CBD: Seizure disorders, some anxiety and pain signals [1]-[6]
• Delta-9 THC: Chemo nausea, HIV/AIDS appetite, some pain relief [1][13]

Emerging but Promising:

• CBG: Neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory (mostly preclinical) [7][8]
• Delta-8 THC: Antiemetic, psychoactive (weaker human data) [9]-[11]
• THCa: Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 (non-psychoactive until heated) [12]
• CBC: Neurogenesis, anti-inflammatory (preclinical) [18][19]

Overstated Claims to Avoid:

• CBN is NOT a proven sleep aid [16][17]
• Myrcene does NOT have proven human sedative effects [20][23]
• Terpene entourage effects are plausible but not clinically proven [20][29]
• THCa is NOT always non-psychoactive (heating changes it) [12]

We’re not afraid to tell you what we don’t know. That’s how you know you can trust what we do know.

Addressing the “Snake Oil” Skepticism

We get it. Out here in Ottawa County, you’ve seen every miracle cure come through. Someone’s cousin’s friend swears by something. We’ve earned your skepticism.

Here’s how we’re different:

• We publish our exact formula — every milligram, public, no secrets
• We show you the COAs — third-party lab results for every batch
• We cite the research — 29 peer-reviewed references in this document
• We tell you what doesn’t work — no hype, no false promises
• We share our origin story — from a dying dog to a man’s PTSD battle to a company built on integrity

As Colin told ABC13 in 2019: “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.”

Ordering for Ottawa County Delivery

Ready to try it? Here’s exactly how:

1. Visit: oilwellcbd.com
2. Select: RSO Sublingual Oil ($129.99) or RSO Vape Cartridge ($49.99) — or both
3. Age verify: 21+ required
4. Shipping address: Use your Ottawa County address (Minneapolis, Bennington, Tescott, etc.)
5. Payment: Secure checkout
6. Discreet delivery: 2-3 business days via USPS Priority Mail
7. COA included: Lab results in your package

Questions? Call us: (832) 416-2816
Email: [email protected]
Visit our Houston location: 810 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006 (if you’re ever down that way)

Our Promise to Ottawa County

We know Kansas values: honesty, hard work, helping your neighbor, and not taking anything for granted. We built OilWell on those same values.

• Honesty: We tell you exactly what’s in the bottle and what the science actually says
• Hard work: Ten years of formulation development, not overnight marketing
• Neighbor-helping-neighbor: Open-source formulas so you can make your own if needed
• No guarantees: We don’t promise miracles. We promise transparency and quality

From the wheat fields of Ottawa County to the refineries of Houston, the need for honest relief is the same. We can’t promise our RSO will work for you. What we can promise is that it’s the most thoughtfully formulated, transparently produced, and rigorously tested RSO available in America today.

And if you can’t afford it, we’ve given you the recipe to make it yourself. Because that’s what Rick Simpson would have done.

Medical Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you have a medical condition, take medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have health concerns. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while impaired. Keep out of reach of children. Buyer assumes all legal responsibility for compliance with local laws. Void where prohibited.

Legal Disclaimer: Contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Farm Bill compliant. Hemp-derived. THCa converts to delta-9 THC when heated. Customer is responsible for understanding and complying with Kansas and Ottawa County laws regarding possession and use. OilWell Cannabis assumes no legal liability for customer decarboxylation decisions. Must be 21+ to purchase.