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

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil and What It Means for Kansas Families

If you’re reading this in Pottawatomie County, chances are you’ve heard whispers about Rick Simpson Oil. Maybe a neighbor in Wamego mentioned it at the farmers market. Perhaps someone at the American Legion Post in St. Marys brought it up during a conversation about pain management. Or you might be one of the many Kansans driving the winding roads past the Flint Hills, searching online from your kitchen table in Westmoreland or Belvue, looking for alternatives when conventional medicine hasn’t delivered the relief you need.

We get it. Here at OilWell Cannabis, we’ve built our entire company on the same kind of desperation that brings people to search for RSO in the first place. Our founder, Colin Valencia, started this journey not in a corporate boardroom, but on his kitchen floor, trying to save his paralyzed dog Bentley from euthanasia. That same mission drives everything we do today — including bringing honest, lab-tested, Farm Bill-compliant RSO to people across America, including right here in Pottawatomie County, Kansas.

The Rick Simpson Story: Why It Still Matters in Kansas

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He was a power engineer from Nova Scotia — a working-class guy who got hurt on the job in 1997, suffered a serious head injury, and found himself let down by the same medical system that many Kansans navigate today. When his doctor dismissed cannabis as an option, Simpson took matters into his own hands. In 2003, after what he claimed was a basal cell carcinoma diagnosis, he applied concentrated cannabis oil to his skin lesions and said they disappeared within four days. No biopsy, no independent verification — just his personal testimony that changed everything.

Important context for Pottawatomie County readers: Simpson’s story is presented here as personal testimony, not medical evidence. The absence of clinical documentation means these events cannot be evaluated as scientific proof. Yet the story is historically significant — it’s the catalyst for a global movement that eventually reached every corner of America, including rural Kansas.

Simpson’s approach was raw and uncompromising. He used naphtha (lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol to extract oil from high-THC indica strains in a rice cooker. The result was a nearly black, tar-like substance containing 60-90% THC — no standardization, no lab testing, no quality control. He gave it away for free to cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone who asked. He believed pharmaceutical companies and governments were actively suppressing cannabis medicine. His documentary Run From the Cure (2005) spread these ideas globally, making “RSO” the most recognized term for full-spectrum cannabis extract.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: What Kansas Residents Should Know

Simpson’s famous 60-gram, 90-day protocol is what most people think of when they hear “RSO dosing.” Here’s the breakdown:

Week 1: Start with a dose the size of half a grain of rice (10-15mg) three times daily
Weeks 2-5: Double the dose every four days until reaching 1 gram per day
Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily (about 333mg per dose) until the full 60 grams are consumed

Critical safety context for Pottawatomie County readers:

• No controlled trials have validated this protocol
• At peak dosing (1 gram of 60-90% THC oil), patients consumed 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily — far exceeding any studied clinical dose
• These doses carry real risks: severe intoxication, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, and cannabis use disorder
• Patients with active cancer are medically complex; using unregulated oil as primary treatment can cause harm beyond the oil itself

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment doesn’t regulate traditional RSO because it was never a legal product in our state. It was Schedule I. But the desperation that drove people to seek it out? That hasn’t changed. And that’s why we built something better.

OilWell Cannabis: From Houston to the Heartland

Our story doesn’t begin in a Texas medical center or a cannabis conference. It begins with a dying dog named Bentley.

Bentley’s Miracle: The Birth of Our Formulas

Bentley was paralyzed, facing euthanasia. Veterinarians said pain meds would destroy his organs. Colin refused to accept that. 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. He walked over and brought Colin his ball to play. From paralyzed to playing fetch. That was 2013.

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

• Neurodegeneration → CBG for neuroprotection and THCa for brain cell support
• Dementia → CBC for neurogenesis
• Glaucoma → THC for intraocular pressure
• Crippling arthritis → Multi-pathway anti-inflammation using CBD, CBG, THCa, and beta-caryophyllene

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. That’s why our RSO contains seven. Bentley forced us to understand that real therapeutic power comes from synergy, not isolation.

Colin’s Personal Battle: PTSD and Benzo Addiction

Colin knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction — the same struggles many veterans in Pottawatomie County face after service at Fort Riley or in combat zones. He quit Xanax cold turkey using the cannabinoid knowledge he developed for Bentley.

The Peace Gummies formula was created during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. Colin personally uses the vape form for insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical knowledge. He lived what RSO patients live: desperation for relief, failed pharmaceuticals, the discovery that cannabinoids work when pills don’t.

Our Houston Roots Meet Kansas Values

We’re based in Montrose, Houston — 810 Richmond Avenue. Since 2019, we’ve built a near-5.0 Google rating, generate about $1M annual revenue, and hold a Texas DSHS license. But our approach is pure Kansas: all artwork, formulations, and packaging are created in-house. No mass production. No corporate middlemen. Just honest products made with intent.

We bring Houston grit, McAllen border-town resilience, and a builder’s mindset to everything we do. But the posture stays simple: make products with intent, answer directly, and never pretend cannabis is right for everyone.

Why OilWell’s RSO Is Different: Built for Pottawatomie County Realities

Traditional RSO was crude oil — toxic solvents, unknown potency, no terpenes, fully psychoactive with no options. We solved every one of those problems.

1. Multi-Cannabinoid Precision

Our sublingual oil delivers 16,590mg total cannabinoids across seven defined compounds:

• CBD: 4,500mg (anxiety, inflammation, seizure support)
• CBG: 3,000mg (neuroprotection, gut health)
• Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg (pain relief, anti-nausea, milder psychoactivity)
• THCa: 1,500mg (non-psychoactive anti-inflammatory, customer-controlled activation)
• Delta-9 THC: 90mg (well under 0.3% for Farm Bill compliance)
• CBN: 750mg (sleep support)
• CBC: 750mg (neurogenesis, anti-inflammatory)

For Pottawatomie County residents: This matters because you’re not just getting one compound. You’re getting a symphony that addresses multiple pathways simultaneously — the same way Bentley’s multiple conditions required multiple solutions.

2. Live Terpenes at 5%

Traditional RSO destroyed terpenes with heat. We preserve and add them back:

• Limonene: Citrus-bright mood support
• Myrcene: Relaxation and body effects
• Caryophyllene: CB2 agonist for inflammation (acts like a cannabinoid)
• Pinene: Mental clarity and focus
• Linalool: Calming lavender notes
• Humulene: Earthy anti-inflammatory
• Terpinolene: Piney-fruity complexity

3. Patient-Controlled Potency: The THCa Revolution

This is where we completely change the game for Kansas residents.

Traditional RSO was always psychoactive — you had no choice. Our product contains 1,500mg of THCa, the acidic, non-psychoactive precursor to THC. You decide what happens next:

Option 1: Raw (Non-Psychoactive)
Use the oil as-is. THCa stays inactive. Zero impairment. Perfect for daytime use, work, driving, or anyone who needs relief without getting high. For the farmer in Olsburg working harvest, the teacher in Onaga managing chronic pain, the retiree in St. George who wants to stay clear-headed — this is your option.

Option 2: Fully Activated (Home Decarboxylation)
Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes in an oven-safe glass container. This converts 1,500mg THCa → ~1,315mg delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg delta-9 THC and 6,000mg delta-8 THC, you get psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO — 100% legally, because you performed the activation in your own home.

Option 3: Vape (Instant Activation)
Our 1-gram vape cartridge automatically decarboxylates THCa at vaping temperature (400-450°F). Every puff delivers freshly activated cannabinoids with 1-2 minute onset.

For Pottawatomie County: This flexibility matters because Kansas law is strict. Our product is Farm Bill compliant at purchase (less than 0.3% delta-9 THC). What you do after that is your choice, your control, your medicine.

4. Solvent-Free Safety

No naphtha. No butane. No toxic residues. We blend pure cannabinoid distillates in organic MCT oil. Third-party lab testing covers:

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

Every bottle comes with a Certificate of Analysis. For Pottawatomie County residents who’ve seen contaminated products hurt people, this matters.

Media Recognition: Why ABC13 Houston Trusts Us (And Why Pottawatomie County Should Too)

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured Colin Valencia and OilWell Cannabis in seven distinct news segments. Five different reporters sought us out. No other Houston cannabis operator appears with that frequency or breadth.

The Features That Define Us

September 2019: Texas CBD Businesses Booming
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.”

March 2021: Entrepreneur Creates Direct-to-Consumer Business
Colin helped Jonathan Pina launch High Maintenance Edibles. His quote: “Pain comes in a lot of different forms.”

May 2021: What is Delta-8 THC
Steve Campion’s iconic exchange:
Campion: “Why would someone want to smoke that?”
Colin: “I don’t give a sh* if it’s wrong to say you’ll get high off it. Maybe you want to get high.”*

Unfiltered honesty on mainstream TV. That’s our brand.

August 2021: COVID Vaccine Giveaway
We donated 1,000 caviar pre-rolls (worth ~$35,000) to encourage vaccination. Coordinated with the City of Houston. No political agenda. Just community health.

October 2021: Texas Delta-8 Ban
When Texas DSHS classified Delta-8 as Schedule I overnight, Colin proactively removed all products and warned other operators who were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics. He absorbed the revenue loss to act ethically.

October 2022: Biden Marijuana Pardon
Colin revealed his personal marijuana conviction history: “You face challenges with housing, loans, and banking, I mean with about everything. I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”

April 2023: Marijuana Industry Getting Creative
Colin framed the present as a “Renaissance” for Texas cannabis: “Right now is actually a pretty important time that should be enjoyed now.”

What This Means for Pottawatomie County

This media record isn’t marketing. It’s independently verified credibility. When Kansas residents ask, “Who can I trust?” — we have four years of major-market journalism documenting our consistency, community action, personal stakes, and evolution. No other cannabis company serving Pottawatomie County can match this.

The Science Behind Every Cannabinoid: A Kansas Patient’s Guide

We don’t hide behind marketing. We publish our evidence. Every compound in our formula has a peer-reviewed foundation.

CBD: The Foundation

• Strongest evidence: Seizure disorders (Epidolex FDA-approved)
• Emerging: Anxiety (2024 meta-analysis of 316 participants showed significant anxiolytic signal), chronic pain, sleep
• Safety: Can elevate liver enzymes; drug interactions matter, especially for Kansas residents taking multiple medications

CBG: The Neuroprotector

• Pharmacology: Precursor cannabinoid, interacts with CB receptors, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, 5-HT1A
• Potential: Neurologic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, antibacterial
• Reality: Mostly preclinical. We include it because the science is promising, not because it’s proven.

Delta-8 THC: The Gentler Psychoactive

• Pharmacology: Partial CB1 agonist, less potent than delta-9 THC
• Use: Pain relief, anti-nausea, anxiety relief with milder high
• Caution: Adverse events reported; manufacturing quality varies. Our testing ensures purity.

THCa: The Game-Changer for Kansas

• Non-psychoactive: Does not get you high in raw form
• Anti-inflammatory: COX-2 inhibition, PPARγ agonism
• Your control: Stay raw for daytime function; decarb for full potency. Perfect for Kansas workers who need options.

Delta-9 THC: The Heavy Hitter

• Evidence: Strong for chemo nausea, HIV appetite, some pain and MS symptoms
• Risks: Psychosis, anxiety, dependency at high doses. Our formula keeps it at 90mg total — therapeutic, not overwhelming.

CBN: The Sleep Question

• Marketing vs. Reality: Sleep claims are widespread, but 2021 review of 99 human studies found no clinical trials using validated sleep measures
• Our dose: 750mg per bottle — above the 20mg threshold from limited research, but we don’t overstate what the science shows

CBC: The Emerging Neurogenesis Cannabinoid

• Potential: Distinct pharmacodynamics, antinociceptive, anti-seizure
• Status: Over-the-counter products already sold with minimal evidence. We include it for its unique receptor profile, not hype.

Terpenes: The Entourage Effect

• Plausible but not proven: Preclinical evidence for anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anxiolytic effects
• Caryophyllene: Only terpene known to directly activate CB2 receptors (like a cannabinoid)
• Safety: Limonene and linalool can oxidize into allergens — our fresh terpene addition prevents oxidation

Pottawatomie County-Specific Guidance: Using RSO Responsibly

Condition-Specific Context for Kansas Residents

Chemotherapy Support (for patients traveling to Topeka’s Stormont Vail or Kansas City cancer centers):

• Pre-chemo: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before treatment
• Breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs for 1-2 minute relief
• Post-chemo: 0.5mL every 6 hours as needed
• Sleep: 1.0-2.0mL before bed (delivers 25-50mg CBN)

Chronic Pain (arthritis from farm work, fibromyalgia, neuropathy):

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual (non-psychoactive)
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarbed sublingual + CBN
• Breakthrough: Vape as needed

Sleep Disorders (common in shift workers, veterans, stressed families):

• 1.0-2.0mL sublingual before bed
• Start with 1.0mL (25mg CBN) — adjust based on response

Anxiety & PTSD (especially for Fort Riley veterans and first responders):

• Daytime: 0.3mL raw sublingual (CBD + CBG, no impairment)
• Nighttime: 1.0mL full formula for sleep architecture

Delivery to Pottawatomie County

Nationwide Shipping to Kansas:
We ship to every Kansas ZIP code via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days) or UPS/FedEx Ground (3-5 days). Discreet packaging, temperature-stable for Kansas summers, signature-required option available.

Local Pickup Alternative:
While we’re based in Houston, many Pottawatomie County customers coordinate group orders to save on shipping. We encourage community buying clubs — a very Kansas solution.

International Note:
If you’re a Kansas resident with family overseas where hemp products are legal, we ship worldwide with full COA documentation.

Legal Compliance: Farm Bill and Kansas Law

Our product contains 90mg delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle — 3mg per mL. That’s well under 0.3%, making it Farm Bill compliant and legal in Kansas.

Kansas Specifics:
Kansas SB 263 (2018) legalized hemp and hemp products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. Our product meets this standard at point of sale. The THCa is non-psychoactive until heated. Once you decarboxylate at home, Kansas law considers that personal use, not commercial sale.

Your Responsibility:
Verify local ordinances in Pottawatomie County municipalities (St. Marys, Wamego, Westmoreland, Onaga). While state law permits hemp products, some local jurisdictions may have additional restrictions. We provide full COAs and receipts for your records.

Open-Source Formulas: The Bentley Recipe and Beyond

CBD Golden Paste for Pets (The Formula That Started It All)

We published the exact recipe that saved Bentley because we believe medicine should be accessible:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup unrefined organic coconut oil
• 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• CBD oil (dosage per pet size; consult vet)

Instructions:

1. Mix turmeric and water in saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until thick paste forms (7-10 minutes)
2. Add coconut oil and black pepper; stir thoroughly
3. Cool and store in refrigerator (up to 2 weeks)
4. Mix with pet’s food 1-2x daily

Why This Matters for Pottawatomie County:
Many Kansas families have working dogs (herding, hunting, farm dogs) who suffer from arthritis, anxiety, or age-related decline. This recipe gives you an option when veterinary bills are overwhelming.

RSO Sublingual Oil: The Full Formula We Sell (And You Can Make)

We publish our complete formula because Rick Simpson gave his away for free. We sell a professional version for those who want convenience, but here’s the exact recipe:

• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil
• Format: 30mL bottle with graduated dropper

If you can’t afford $129.99, source these distillates and make it yourself. That’s not a marketing line — it’s our promise to keep Simpson’s ethos alive.

The Bottom Line for Pottawatomie County

We didn’t start OilWell to get rich. We started it because Bentley got up and walked. Because Colin quit Xanax with cannabinoids. Because we’ve seen what happens when pharmaceuticals fail and people are left with nowhere to turn.

For the farmer in Havensville whose back pain makes it hard to climb into the tractor — we have a non-psychoactive daytime option.
For the veteran in Louisville wrestling with PTSD flashbacks — we have a vape for immediate relief and an oil for sleep.
For the cancer patient in Emmett driving to Topeka for chemo — we have a protocol that supports nausea and appetite without requiring you to be high all day.
For the caregiver in Blaine watching a loved one suffer — we have open-source formulas so you’re never powerless.

We’re not here to sell snake oil. We’re here to give Pottawatomie County the best possible version of cannabis education so you can decide what’s right for you.

Order Today: How Pottawatomie County Gets OilWell RSO

Online: oilwellcbd.com
Phone: (832) 416-2816
Email: [email protected]

RSO Sublingual Oil: $129.99 (30mL, 16,590mg total cannabinoids)
RSO Vape Cartridge: $49.99 (1g, 900mg+ cannabinoids)
Shipping to Kansas: 2-5 business days, discreet packaging, full COAs included

Age Requirement: 21+ only
Legal Status: Farm Bill compliant, hemp-derived, less than 0.3% delta-9 THC
Warning: May cause drowsiness. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while impaired. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.

OilWell Cannabis is committed to integrity, education, and the mission that started when Bentley got up. We’re not here to follow trends. We’re here to set them. And as we continue to grow, our focus remains on maintaining the same level of commitment that has defined us from day one — because people in Pottawatomie County deserve nothing less.