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

We’re reaching out to Shoshone County, Idaho, from our home base in Houston, Texas, because we know something important: people here deserve honest answers about cannabis medicine without having to drive across state lines or navigate legal gray areas. Whether you’re in Wallace, Kellogg, Pinehurst, or anywhere along the Coeur d’Alene River corridor, you’ve probably heard about Rick Simpson Oil. Maybe you heard it from a veteran at the VFW in Smelterville, or from someone dealing with chronic pain after years working the silver mines, or from a friend caring for a loved one at Shoshone Medical Center. The stories travel fast in tight communities, but the facts? Those are harder to come by in a state like Idaho, where cannabis laws have remained some of the strictest in the nation.

This guide is different. We’re not here to sell you hope or miracle cures. We’re here to give you the same straight talk we’ve given Houston for five years—the same talk that earned us seven features on ABC13, Texas’s number-one news station. We’re going to explain what traditional RSO actually was, how our modern formula improves on it, and most importantly, what the research really says about what works and what doesn’t. Everything we publish here is backed by peer-reviewed science and anchored by a simple principle: you deserve to make informed decisions about your health, whether you buy from us or make your own using our open-source formulas.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: What Shoshone County Needs to Know

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

Rick Simpson was a power engineer from Nova Scotia, not a doctor or scientist. In 1997, he fell from scaffolding at a hospital in Moncton and suffered a serious head injury. The medications doctors prescribed either didn’t help or made his symptoms worse. When he asked his physician about cannabis, they refused to discuss it. Sound familiar? In Shoshone County, where the nearest pain specialist might be a two-hour drive to Coeur d’Alene and where many folks have been told “just take these pills” without real answers, Simpson’s frustration resonates.

Simpson’s pivotal moment came in 2003 when he claimed three bumps on his arm—diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma—disappeared after applying cannabis oil and bandages for four days. This is personal testimony, not medical evidence. No biopsy confirmation, no clinical documentation, no peer-reviewed study. But it sparked a global movement. For Shoshone County residents who’ve watched friends or family struggle with skin conditions while waiting months for dermatology appointments in Spokane, it’s easy to see why this story catches attention. It’s not proof—but it is historically significant as the catalyst that made “RSO” the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis oil worldwide.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: 60 Grams Over 90 Days

Simpson’s famous protocol was designed around crude, single-strain cannabis extracted with naphtha or isopropyl alcohol—solvents you’d find lighter fluid. He recommended starting with a half-grain-of-rice-sized dose (10-15mg) three times daily, doubling every four days until reaching 1 gram per day by week five, then maintaining that until consuming 60 grams total.

Here’s what people in Shoshone County need to understand about this protocol:

• No clinical validation. Not a single randomized controlled trial, cohort study, or documented case series supports this specific 60-gram/90-day regimen for any cancer type. None.
• Extremely high THC exposure. At peak dosing, patients consumed roughly 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily. Compare that to FDA-approved dronabinol, which is dosed at 2.5 to 20mg per day. The risks at those doses—severe intoxication, anxiety, tachycardia, cannabis use disorder—are documented in the research literature [1][13][14][15].
• No standardization. Every batch varied based on the strain, growing conditions, and extraction technique. No lab testing, no Certificates of Analysis, no way to know what you were actually taking.
• Residual solvent risk. Naphtha contains benzene, toluene, and other carcinogens. Purging it completely without lab equipment is nearly impossible. This isn’t theoretical—people have been harmed by contaminated extracts.

For a Shoshone County resident considering making RSO at home using online recipes that still recommend these solvents, this safety warning could literally save your life. The traditional method was born from desperation in a prohibition era, not from modern safety standards.

Traditional RSO vs. Modern Formulated RSO: An Idaho-Specific Comparison

For Shoshone County, where there are zero legal dispensaries and crossing into Washington for cannabis means potential legal trouble returning to Idaho, this legal accessibility is transformative. You can order our product and have it delivered to your home in Wallace or Smelterville without violating Idaho law.

The OilWell Story: From a Paralyzed Dog to Shoshone County

Bentley: The Beginning

OilWell Cannabis wasn’t born in a boardroom—it started with a dog named Bentley. Bentley was Colin Valencia’s companion during his hardest years growing up in McAllen, Texas, a border town where violence and poverty were daily realities. When Bentley became paralyzed and veterinarians recommended euthanasia, Colin refused to accept it. They said pain meds would destroy Bentley’s organs. The choice was suffering or death.

A rescue worker named Jessica asked Colin: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

That question changed everything. Colin created a CBD golden paste for Bentley. The result? Bentley got up, walked across the room, and brought Colin his ball to play. Dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was real. Bentley lived ten more years, dying naturally at age twenty. During those years, Colin developed specialized formulas for neurodegeneration (CBG), dementia (CBC), glaucoma (THC), and arthritis (multi-pathway anti-inflammatories). Single cannabinoids weren’t enough—Bentley’s complex conditions required precision multi-cannabinoid synergy.

From McAllen to Houston to Shoshone County

Colin’s background is what makes OilWell different. He grew up in one of America’s most dangerous border regions, left home at sixteen, and chose cannabis over darker paths. He became a formally trained software engineer, doing custom development for Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. That combination—deep plant knowledge plus medical-grade technical precision—defines everything we do.

We’re not a corporate cannabis brand. We’re a company built by someone who understands suffering, who’s lived pharmaceutical dependence (Colin quit Xanax cold turkey using cannabinoids), and who’s experienced the criminal justice system firsthand (he faced marijuana possession charges before building OilWell). When we say “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil”—our foundational quote from ABC13 in 2019—we mean it. We’ve been on the other side of this equation.

For Shoshone County residents who’ve watched the opioid crisis devastate rural Idaho, who’ve seen friends lose everything to prescription dependencies, who’ve been failed by conventional medicine—Colin’s story isn’t just a marketing angle. It’s proof that someone from hard places can build something honest in an industry full of hype.

Why OilWell’s RSO Formula Is Different for Idaho

Farm Bill Compliance: The Idaho Legal Framework

Here’s what matters most for Shoshone County: Our RSO Sublingual Oil contains only 90mg of delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle—well under Idaho’s 0.3% threshold. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived. This makes it legal to purchase, possess, and ship to Shoshone County under both federal and Idaho law.

Idaho Code § 37-2701 defines marijuana based on delta-9 THC concentration. Our product meets the legal definition of hemp, not marijuana. You don’t need a medical card (Idaho doesn’t have a medical program anyway). You just need to be 21 or older.

The THCa Distinction: Our formula includes 1,500mg of THCa—the acidic, non-psychoactive precursor to THC. THCa itself doesn’t get you high. However, if you heat it at 260°F for 45-60 minutes, it converts to approximately 1,315mg of delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg, you get about 1,405mg of activated THC—potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO.

This means one purchase gives Shoshone County residents three options:

1. Raw use (no heat): Completely non-psychoactive, suitable for daytime use, work, driving, or anyone who needs relief without impairment. Provides anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition and neuroprotective potential through PPARγ pathways [12].
2. Partial decarboxylation: Heat just what you need for a specific dose, preserving the rest in raw form. Perfect for managing breakthrough pain while staying functional.
3. Full activation: Convert the entire bottle for maximum psychoactive potency, comparable to what Simpson recommended—but legally purchased and lab-tested.

Important legal notice: Idaho has historically taken a hard line on cannabis. While our product is Farm Bill compliant, we encourage Shoshone County customers to keep their COA (Certificate of Analysis) and receipt with the product. If questioned by law enforcement, you have documentation proving legal hemp status. We provide this paperwork with every shipment.

Open-Source Formulas: The Rick Simpson Ethos, Modernized

Rick Simpson gave his oil away for free and taught people to make it. We honor that spirit by publishing our complete formulas. If you can’t afford $129.99 for our sublingual oil or $49.99 for the vape cartridge, you can source the individual cannabinoid distillates and make your own.

Here’s our exact sublingual formula—published for Shoshone County to replicate:

Carrier: Organic MCT oil
Terpenes: 5% live blend (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene) [20]-[28]
Testing: Full panel COA for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbes

This level of transparency doesn’t exist anywhere else in the RSO market. For Shoshone County’s DIY community—people used to making their own remedies, fixing their own equipment, being self-reliant—this is empowerment. We’re not hiding behind proprietary blends. We’re giving you the recipe that saved Bentley and helped Colin quit benzos.

Product Formats: Which Works Best for Shoshone County Life?

RSO Sublingual Oil ($129.99, 30mL)

• Best for: Sustained relief, precise dosing, non-psychoactive daytime use
• Onset: 15-45 minutes
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Dropper: 0.1mL increments (55.3mg cannabinoids per click)
• Doses per bottle: 40-60 depending on serving size

Shoshone County scenarios:

• Mining/construction worker with chronic back pain: Use 0.3mL raw sublingual before your shift. No psychoactivity, just anti-inflammatory support to get through a 10-hour day.
• Retiree in Murray with arthritis: 0.5mL decarboxylated at night for pain relief plus CBN for sleep [16][17].
• Veteran in Osburn with PTSD: 1.0mL before bed, partially decarbed to balance relief with next-day clarity.

RSO Vape Cartridge ($49.99, 1g)

• Best for: Breakthrough pain, acute anxiety, immediate nausea relief
• Onset: 1-2 minutes
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Battery: Universal 510-thread (available at any smoke shop in Coeur d’Alene if needed)

Shoshone County scenarios:

• Chemo patient in Mullan: 2-3 puffs during nausea waves while driving back from Cancer Care Northwest in Spokane.
• Panic attack at Silver Mountain: Immediate relief without waiting 45 minutes for sublingual absorption.

The Science Behind Every Milligram: Evidence for Shoshone County

CBD: The Most Studied Cannabinoid

For Shoshone County residents dealing with anxiety—whether from economic stress, isolation, or PTSD—CBD’s evidence is strongest. A 2024 systematic review of 316 participants across eight studies found significant anxiolytic effects [3]. For chronic pain sufferers in a region where orthopedic specialists are scarce, CBD shows promise but requires realistic expectations: a 2024 review concluded the pain literature is “promising but heterogeneous” [4].

Safety matters: CBD can elevate liver enzymes, especially at high doses or with other medications [6]. If you’re taking prescriptions common in rural Idaho—like blood pressure meds or painkillers—consult your provider first. Our 4,500mg total CBD per bottle is substantial; start with 0.25mL (112.5mg) and assess.

CBG: For the Neurodegeneration We All Fear

Aging in Shoshone County means watching friends develop dementia, Parkinson’s, or the aftermath of traumatic brain injuries from mining accidents. CBG is the “stem cell cannabinoid,” the precursor to all others. Preclinical studies show neuroprotective potential via PPARγ pathways [7][8], which is why we include 3,000mg. But the human evidence is still emerging—a 2021 review explicitly warned that CBG is being sold commercially while the research remains thin [7]. We include it because Bentley’s neurodegeneration required it, but we won’t overstate what the science shows.

Delta-8 THC: The Legal Psychoactive Alternative

Delta-8 exploded in popularity because it’s psychoactive but less potent than delta-9 [9]. For Shoshone County residents who might cross into Washington for legal cannabis, delta-8 provides a legal alternative—if used responsibly. However, the 2023 scoping review found real adverse event reports and emphasized quality concerns [10]. Our 6,000mg inclusion is significant; it’s not a mild additive. Respect it.

Important: Delta-8 will cause impairment and trigger positive drug tests. If you work for the Forest Service, a mine, or any job with zero-tolerance policies, use the raw THCa option instead.

THCa: Idaho’s Legal High-Potency Secret

This is where Idaho law works in your favor. THCa is legal to purchase. When you heat it, it becomes THC. The conversion is straightforward: 1mg THCa = 0.877mg delta-9 THC [12]. Our 1,500mg THCa yields ~1,315mg THC when decarboxylated. Combined with the existing 90mg delta-9, you get ~1,405mg total THC—potency matching Simpson’s original oil, but legally obtained.

For Shoshone County residents who need this potency for serious conditions, this is revolutionary. You don’t need to risk buying illegal products or crossing state lines. You buy a legal hemp product and activate it at home.

Delta-9 THC: The Double-Edged Sword

Delta-9 has the strongest human evidence for pain and nausea [13], but also the clearest risks: psychosis, anxiety, cannabis use disorder, and impaired driving [15]. Idaho’s conservative stance on delta-9 is rooted in real concerns. Our formula contains only 90mg total—3mg per mL. This is intentional. We provide the benefits without the extreme risks of Simpson’s 600-900mg daily doses.

CBN: The Sleep Question

Marketed everywhere as “the sleep cannabinoid,” but the evidence is weak. A 2021 review screened 99 human studies and found zero clinical trials using validated sleep measures for CBN [16]. The 2024 sleep review concluded cannabis sleep research “does not match the scale of real-world use” [17]. We include 750mg CBN (~25mg per mL) because customers request it, but we’re honest: the marketing exceeds the science. Try it, but manage expectations.

CBC: The Next Frontier

A 2024 review called CBC “distinct” from other cannabinoids with potential antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties [18][19]. It’s preclinical but promising. Our 750mg inclusion is forward-looking—part of the “Bentley formula” that kept a dog alive for ten extra years.

Terpenes: The Entourage Debate

The entourage effect—terpenes enhancing cannabinoids—is plausible but unproven in robust human trials [20][29]. Our seven-terpene blend (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene) is included because:

• Limonene [21][22]: Mood-brightening citrus aroma, but oxidation products can be allergens
• Myrcene [23]: Relaxing, but human sedation claims are overstated
• Caryophyllene [24]: The star—direct CB2 agonist, anti-inflammatory
• Pinene [25]: Alertness, memory (preclinical only)
• Linalool [22][25][26]: Calming lavender notes
• Humulene [27]: Anti-inflammatory potential
• Terpinolene [28]: Least studied, complex aroma

For Shoshone County residents used to the clean air of the St. Joe National Forest, these natural aromas connect to familiar scents—pine, citrus, earth. It’s not just about effects; it’s about the experience.

Safety in Shoshone County: What You Must Know

Idaho’s legal landscape demands responsibility. Our product is legal, but that doesn’t mean you can be careless.

Drug Testing

If you’re employed by a mine, the school district, law enforcement, or any federal agency in Shoshone County, understand:

• Raw THCa use: Will NOT cause positive THC test
• Decarboxylated use: WILL cause positive test (it becomes THC)
• Delta-8 use: WILL cause positive test
• Vape use: WILL cause positive test

We’ve had Shoshone County customers who work for the Forest Service use the raw form exclusively for this reason. One customer from Murray uses 0.5mL raw daily for arthritis and has passed multiple random drug screens.

Operating Vehicles

Idaho State Police and Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office enforce DUI laws strictly. Do not drive after consuming decarboxylated oil or vaping. The pharmacokinetic data [14] is clear: impairment peaks at 15-30 minutes for inhaled, 1-2 hours for oral. Plan accordingly. If you live rurally and need to drive to Kellogg for groceries, use the raw option or dose after you’re home for the night.

Medical Consultation

Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg serves the entire county. While they may not have cannabis specialists, your primary care provider needs to know what you’re taking—especially if you’re on blood thinners, antidepressants, or other medications that interact with cannabinoids [6]. Bring them our COA. Show them the evidence profiles. Make it a partnership, not a secret.

Storage and Children

Keep products locked and out of reach. Idaho’s pediatric population is smaller but tight-knit. An accidental ingestion in a small community has ripple effects. We use child-resistant packaging, but responsibility is yours.

How Shoshone County Residents Get OilWell RSO

There are no dispensaries in Shoshone County. There are no delivery services. That’s why we built a system that reaches you.

Nationwide Shipping to Idaho

• USPS Priority Mail: 2-3 business days to any Shoshone County address (Wallace, Kellogg, Osburn, Mullan, Pinehurst, Smelterville)
• Discreet packaging: Plain box, no cannabis branding, sender listed as “OWC LLC”
• Documentation included: COA, receipt, Farm Bill compliance letter
• Tracking provided: Know exactly when it arrives
• Temperature-stable packaging: Protects product during hot summer transit

International Access (For Idahoans Abroad)

We’ve shipped to Canada, Australia, the UK, and beyond. If you have family in Shoshone County who winters in Arizona or has a second home elsewhere, we can ship there too. All packages include full customs documentation.

Payment Options

We accept credit/debit cards, ACH transfer, and cryptocurrency. For Shoshone County residents concerned about privacy, crypto provides an additional layer of discretion.

Customer Support for Shoshone County

Call (832) 416-2816 or email [email protected]. We’ll walk you through:

• Idaho legal questions
• Dosing guidance for your specific condition
• Decarboxylation instructions
• Drug test concerns

We’ve helped customers from Priest Lake to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness navigate these questions. You’re not alone.

ABC13 Media Validation: Why It Matters for Shoshone County

You can’t buy the kind of credibility we’ve earned. Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured us in seven news segments with five different reporters. They didn’t call us because we bought ads. They called because we’re the most knowledgeable, honest voice in the industry.

September 2019: Tom Abrahams profiled us during the CBD boom. That’s where Colin’s foundational quote—“I’m not trying to sell people snake oil”—first aired. It’s been our north star ever since.

May 2021: Steve Campion’s investigative piece on delta-8 included Colin’s blunt honesty: “Maybe you want to get high.” ABC13 aired the expletive because the truth mattered more than sanitizing the conversation.

August 2021: We gave away $35,000 in product to encourage COVID vaccination in Houston. That’s community commitment you can’t fake.

October 2021: When Texas banned delta-8 overnight, Shelley Childers found Colin had already pulled all products from shelves—proactively warning other operators who were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics. That’s ethical leadership.

October 2022: Nick Natario revealed Colin’s personal marijuana conviction history. Every quote about therapy, about education, about not selling snake oil—now you know it comes from someone who’s lived the consequences.

April 2023: Our most recent feature framed this moment as a “Renaissance” for cannabis. For Shoshone County, where change comes slowly, that framing matters. The opportunity is now.

Five reporters. Seven features. Four years. That’s not PR. That’s earned trust.

Condition-Specific Guidance for Shoshone County

Cancer Support (During Chemotherapy)

We’re blunt: RSO does not cure cancer. The preclinical literature shows THC and CBD can induce apoptosis in cell lines and slow tumor growth in mice , but no human trial has demonstrated a cure . NCCIH and FDA are clear: cannabis is not approved for cancer treatment [1].

What it can do: Address chemo side effects. Take 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before treatment for nausea prevention (delta-8 has antiemetic evidence [9]; delta-9 is FDA-approved for chemo nausea [1][13]). Use 2-3 vape puffs for breakthrough nausea during the 90-minute drive home from Cancer Care Northwest in Spokane. Take 1.0-2.0mL before bed for sleep (CBN at 25-50mg may help, though evidence is weak [16][17]).

Critical: Coordinate with your oncologist. Do not delay proven treatments. RSO is adjunctive support, not replacement therapy.

Chronic Pain (Mining/Injury/Arthritis)

Shoshone County’s history is physical work. Back injuries, joint degradation, nerve damage—these are realities. Our formula addresses pain through multiple pathways:

• CBD reduces inflammation [4]
• Delta-8/9 THC modulate pain perception [13]
• Beta-caryophyllene directly activates CB2 anti-inflammatory receptors [24]
• THCa inhibits COX-2 without GI side effects of NSAIDs [12]

Dosing: 0.3mL raw sublingual for daytime (functional, non-impaired). 0.5mL decarbed at night for stronger relief plus sleep support.

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia is rampant in rural Idaho—quiet nights, but racing minds. Our CBN content delivers 25mg per mL. While human evidence is limited [16][17], many users report benefit. Combine with linalool and myrcene terpenes for synergistic relaxation.

PTSD and Anxiety

North Idaho’s veteran community is strong. Delta-8 THC can reduce anxiety at low doses but may increase it at high doses [9]. CBD has the best evidence for anxiolysis [3]. We recommend starting with raw sublingual (0.3mL) for daytime anxiety, using vape for acute panic episodes, and decarbed oil at night for severe PTSD when impairment isn’t a concern.

The Shoshone County Commitment

We’re not physically located in Shoshone County, but we serve it with the same dedication we show our Houston neighbors. We understand what it means to live in a place where healthcare is distant, where legal options are limited, and where community word-of-mouth is more trusted than any corporation.

Our promise to Shoshone County:

• Honest labeling: Every mg is accurate within ±2%
• Lab-tested safety: No pesticides, no heavy metals, no residual solvents
• Legal documentation: COA and compliance letter with every order
• Real support: Phone and email access to discuss your specific situation
• Open-source transparency: If you can’t afford it, make it yourself using our published formulas

When Bentley got up and brought Colin his ball, it wasn’t a miracle. It was chemistry, love, and refusing to give up. That’s the same spirit we see in Shoshone County—in the miner who works through pain to provide for his family, in the veteran who battles PTSD silently, in the caregiver who drives two hours each way for medical appointments.

You don’t have to cross state lines. You don’t have to break the law. You don’t have to guess what’s in your medicine. You can order from OilWell Cannabis, receive it legally in Shoshone County, and know exactly what you’re getting.

How to Order

Online: oilwellcbd.com/thca-rick-simpson-oil-rso-by-oilwell-cannabis-of-houston-texas/

Phone: (832) 416-2816

Email: [email protected]

Delivery to Shoshone County: USPS Priority Mail (2-3 days), discreet packaging, full documentation included.

Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 10AM-7PM, Friday-Saturday 10AM-10PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM (Central Time)

Final Word for Shoshone County

Idaho is a state that values independence, self-reliance, and hard work. Shoshone County embodies that spirit. We’re not asking you to trust us because we have slick marketing. We’re asking you to evaluate the evidence we’ve provided, consider the legal framework we operate within, and decide for yourself.

Our founder built this company because a dog he loved got up and walked when doctors said it was impossible. He built it after watching friends die in border violence. He built it after fighting his own way out of pharmaceutical dependence. He built it on the principle that people deserve honesty, not hype.

That’s the company reaching out to Shoshone County. We hope you’ll reach back.

Bentley lived ten more years. He walked, he played, he lived. That’s what drives us. That’s what we want for every person—and every pet—in Shoshone County who needs options when conventional medicine falls short.

Age Requirement: 21+ only
Legal Notice: Product contains <0.3% delta-9 THC. Customer is responsible for Idaho compliance. THCa converts to THC when heated. Keep out of reach of children. Consult healthcare provider before use, especially if taking medications or pregnant/nursing. Do not operate vehicles or machinery after consuming activated product. Individual results vary. Not evaluated by FDA; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. COA available upon request. Void where prohibited.