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

Wells County is a place where neighbors still help neighbors, where the cornfields stretch toward the horizon, and where people know the value of hard work and honest solutions. In a community built on agriculture and resilience, we understand that when conventional methods fail, you look for alternatives that make sense. That’s exactly why we’re reaching out to you from Houston, Texas — because the same spirit that built Wells County’s farming legacy deserves access to cannabis education and products that are built on transparency, not tricks.

We’re OilWell Cannabis, and we’ve spent years developing what we believe is the most thoughtfully formulated RSO available anywhere. This guide isn’t a sales pitch. It’s the education we wish we’d had when we started — the kind of straight talk that resonates with practical people who’ve seen enough empty promises.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: From Nova Scotia to Wells County’s Kitchen Tables

Who Was Rick Simpson, Really?

Back in 2003, a power engineer named Rick Simpson in Nova Scotia claimed that concentrated cannabis oil removed his skin cancer. He wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a scientist. He was a regular guy — not unlike the farmers and factory workers we know across Wells County — who got sick, couldn’t get relief from conventional medicine, and found himself desperate enough to try something radical.

Rick’s story spread through a documentary called Run From The Cure that cannabis advocates shared across the internet. Before long, people in places like Bluffton, Ossian, and even rural Wells County were hearing about “RSO” through word-of-mouth and online forums. The problem? Most of what people learned was either hype or dangerously incomplete.

Important context: Rick Simpson’s account is personal testimony, not medical proof. No biopsy confirmation. No clinical documentation. No peer-reviewed studies. That doesn’t make his story worthless — it makes it historically significant as the spark that started a movement, not as scientific evidence of a cancer cure.

What Traditional RSO Actually Was

When Rick Simpson made his oil, he used:

• Single-strain indica cannabis (whatever he could grow)
• Naphtha or isopropyl alcohol as solvent (the same petroleum-based naphtha used as lighter fluid)
• A rice cooker to evaporate the solvent
• No lab testing whatsoever

The result was a nearly black, tar-like oil that was 60-90% THC by guesswork. It contained no measurable terpenes (they were destroyed by heat), no standardized cannabinoid ratios, and carried real risk of residual solvent contamination. Each batch was different because each plant was different.

This matters for Wells County residents because if you’ve ever seen “RSO” for sale online or at an event, chances are it has nothing in common with what Rick Simpson actually made — and that’s not necessarily bad. Modern formulations have solved the safety problems traditional RSO couldn’t address.

The 60-Gram Protocol: What Wells County Needs to Know

Rick Simpson recommended consuming 60 grams of his oil over 90 days. He started people at doses “the size of half a grain of rice” three times daily, then doubled every four days until reaching 1 gram per day.

Critical safety context for our neighbors in Wells County:

• This protocol was never validated in clinical trials
• At peak dosing (1 gram per day of 60-90% THC oil), patients consumed 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily
• The FDA-approved synthetic THC drug dronabinol is typically dosed at 2.5-20mg per day
• No oncologist in Fort Wayne or anywhere else would recommend this level of exposure without medical supervision
• High-dose THC risks include severe anxiety, panic, tachycardia, cannabis use disorder, and mental health complications [15]

We cannot stress this enough: If you or someone you love in Wells County is considering using RSO for cancer, please work with your healthcare team at Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Parkview Health, or your local physician. Do not replace proven cancer treatments with any cannabis product.

What Simpson Got Right vs. What He Overstated

What he got right:

• He brought attention to cannabinoids when the world was ignoring them
• He helped create the cultural conditions for today’s legal cannabis industry
• The term “RSO” became the most recognized name for full-spectrum cannabis extract

What he overstated:

• His claim that RSO cures cancer has never been proven in human trials
• The National Cancer Institute explicitly states cannabis has not been proven to cure cancer
• Encouraging patients to use RSO instead of proven therapies can cause real harm through delayed treatment

For cancer patients in Wells County searching for hope, we honor your journey. We also honor truth. The preclinical research shows cannabinoids can kill cancer cells in petri dishes and slow tumors in mice , but that gap between lab and human outcomes is vast. No one at OilWell will tell you to skip chemo or radiation. What we will do is provide honest information so you can make informed decisions with your doctors at Indiana University Health or Lutheran Hospital.

About OilWell Cannabis: Built on a Dog Named Bentley

From McAllen to Montrose: Our Founder Colin’s Story

Our founder Colin Valencia grew up in McAllen, Texas, right across the river from Reynosa, Mexico — a border region where violence and poverty shaped daily life. By sixteen, he’d left home. Friends were killed or imprisoned. He learned to hustle, but chose cannabis over darker paths because he believed the plant had value beyond getting high.

Colin became a software engineer and did custom development for Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center — one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world. That combination of deep plant knowledge and medical-grade technical precision is what makes OilWell different.

Bentley: The Dog Who Started It All

The real beginning of OilWell wasn’t a business plan. It was a paralyzed dog named Bentley.

Bentley was family. When veterinarians said euthanasia was the only humane option — that pain meds would destroy his organs while leaving him suffering — 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. He walked over and brought his ball to play. From paralyzed and facing death to playing fetch. 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 every condition Bentley faced:

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

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley’s evolving health required multi-cannabinoid synergy with pharmaceutical precision. That decade of formulation work — driven by love for a dying dog — is the foundation of the RSO formula we now offer to Wells County.

Colin’s Own Battle: PTSD, Benzo Addiction, and Peace Gummies

Colin knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and became addicted to benzodiazepines. When he decided to quit Xanax cold turkey — one of the most dangerous withdrawals possible — he used the same cannabinoid knowledge he’d developed for Bentley.

The Peace Gummies you’ll find on our site were born during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. Colin still uses the vape form personally to manage his insomnia and severe PTSD. This isn’t theoretical knowledge from a lab. It’s survival.

Media Recognition: Seven Features on ABC13 Houston

Between 2019 and 2023, ABC13 Houston featured Colin and OilWell in seven news segments. Five different reporters came to us because when Houston needed an honest voice about cannabis, we were the ones they trusted.

2019: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil… There’s enough research out there that people just need to know and try and have the best possible version.”

2021: When Delta-8 became controversial, Steve Campion asked why someone would want it. Colin’s answer: “I don’t give a sh* if it’s wrong to say you’ll get high off it. Maybe you want to get high.”* That uncensored honesty on mainstream TV became iconic.

2021: We gave away 1,000 caviar pre-rolls (worth ~$35,000) to encourage COVID vaccination in Houston. We coordinated with city officials. No political strings. Just community health.

2021: When Texas suddenly banned Delta-8 overnight, we proactively removed all products before enforcement. Colin warned other operators who were unknowingly shipping Schedule I narcotics. That ethical leadership cost us revenue but protected the community.

2022: When Biden announced marijuana pardons, ABC13 came to Colin — who revealed his own cannabis conviction history: “You face challenges with housing, loans, banking, I mean with about everything. I would love to see people not get hurt for this anymore.”

2023: On 4/20, Nick Natario filmed Colin in his hemp field: “Right now is like Renaissance — a pretty important time that should be enjoyed now.”

These features weren’t paid advertisements. They were editorial decisions by Houston’s #1 news source that we had earned through consistency, expertise, and community action. When you see “as seen on ABC13,” you’re seeing recognition that can’t be bought.

The OilWell RSO Philosophy: Why We’re Different

Our RSO is not traditional Rick Simpson Oil. It’s informed by his tradition but deliberately evolved in ways that solve the problems his original method couldn’t address.

1. Accessibility Over Gatekeeping

Rick Simpson gave his oil away for free because he believed medicine should be accessible. We can’t give it away, but we’ve removed every barrier we can:

• No medical card required (unlike Indiana’s restrictive TCUP program)
• Age 21+ only (we verify age, not medical conditions)
• Ships nationwide — including directly to Wells County, Indiana
• International shipping available where hemp products are legal

For Wells County residents who’ve watched Indiana’s medical cannabis program remain one of the most restrictive in the country, this matters. You don’t need a terminal diagnosis. You don’t need to drive to Fort Wayne and pay doctor fees. You just need to be an adult who wants to make an informed choice.

2. Patient-Controlled Potency

Traditional RSO was always psychoactive — the heat of production converted all THCa to delta-9 THC. Our formula includes 1,500mg of THCa in its raw, non-psychoactive form. You choose:

Option 1: Raw (Non-Psychoactive)
Use the oil as-is for daytime relief with zero impairment. Perfect for Wells County residents who need to work, drive tractors, operate machinery, or parent without psychoactive effects. The THCa provides anti-inflammatory benefits via COX-2 inhibition without the high.

Option 2: Fully Activated (Home Decarboxylation)
Heat the oil at 260°F for 45-60 minutes. This converts the THCa into approximately 1,315mg of delta-9 THC. Combined with the existing 90mg delta-9 and 6,000mg delta-8, you get full psychoactive potency legally — because you activated it yourself after purchase. This is the same strength as traditional illegal RSO, but achieved through Farm Bill compliance.

Option 3: Partial Activation
Decarb only what you need in a separate container. Keep the rest raw. This gives Wells County residents precision control for different times of day.

3. Open-Source Formulas

We publish our complete formulas publicly. The tables you see in this document are the actual recipes. If $129.99 for our 30mL bottle doesn’t fit your budget, you can source the individual distillates and make your own. This is our echo of Simpson’s free-distribution ethos adapted for modern times.

4. Evidence-Informed, Not Evidence-Overstating

Every cannabinoid and terpene in our formula connects to peer-reviewed research cited in the GENERAL KNOWLEDGE section above. We distinguish between:

• Well-supported (CBD for seizures, delta-9 THC for chemo nausea)
• Emerging (CBG for neuroprotection, CBN for sleep)
• Overstated (myrcene as a proven sedative, CBN as a sleep cure)

We hold ourselves to the same standards we apply to the industry. This document contains 29 peer-reviewed citations. Most RSO companies in Indiana or online have zero.

Our Formulas: Complete Transparency

RSO Sublingual Oil – $129.99

• Live Terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
• Carrier: Organic MCT oil
• Volume: 30mL (1 fl oz)
• Potency: 553mg active cannabinoids per mL
• Dosing: Graduated dropper with 0.1mL increments
• Onset: 15-45 minutes (sublingual)
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Approximately 40-60 doses per bottle

RSO Vape Cartridge – $49.99

• Live Terpenes: 5%+
• Format: 1-gram 510-thread cartridge
• Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest delivery)
• Duration: 2-4 hours
• Battery: Universal 510-thread compatibility (available at any vape shop in Fort Wayne or Bluffton)

Understanding the Cannabinoids in Your Formula

CBD (4,500mg) – The Foundation

The most evidence-developed non-intoxicating cannabinoid. Strongest support for rare epilepsies, with emerging evidence for anxiety [3], pain [4], and sleep [5]. In Wells County terms: think of CBD as the reliable workhorse — it’s not flashy, but it’s got the most research behind it.

CBG (3,000mg) – The Neuroprotector

Called the “mother cannabinoid” because it’s the precursor to others. Preclinical research shows promise for neurologic disorders and inflammation [7][8], but human trials are still sparse. For our neighbors in Wells County dealing with diabetic neuropathy or early Parkinson’s, CBG is the most promising frontier we can offer today.

Delta-8 THC (6,000mg) – The Gentle Psychoactive

Pharmacologically similar to delta-9 but less potent [9]. Provides therapeutic effects with reduced anxiety risk. The 2023 review noted it’s already in products while the evidence base catches up [10]. For Wells County veterans with PTSD who want relief without the intensity of traditional THC, delta-8 is often the sweet spot.

THCa (1,500mg) – Your Controlled Choice

The game-changer. This is raw, non-psychoactive THC that you control. Keep it raw for daytime anti-inflammatory benefits [12], or heat it to convert to ~1,315mg delta-9 THC for full psychoactive potency. This puts the power in Wells County hands, not ours.

Delta-9 THC (90mg) – Below the Legal Line

Only 3mg per mL — well under Indiana’s 0.3% Farm Bill limit. This tiny amount provides subtle entourage effects without dominating the formula. It’s the legal backbone that makes everything else possible.

CBN (750mg) – The Sleep Support

Marketed everywhere as “the sleep cannabinoid,” but the evidence is weaker than the hype [16][17]. At 750mg per bottle (25mg per mL), we’re providing the dosage level actually investigated in the 2024 sleep literature [17]. For Wells County insomniacs, this is an honest offering — not a miracle, but a researched option.

CBC (750mg) – The Emerging Protector

The newest cannabinoid in our formula. Preclinical work shows anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective potential [18][19]. It’s clinically immature but scientifically credible — perfect for the forward-thinking Wells County resident who wants to be ahead of the curve.

The Terpene Story: Flavor, Aroma, and Potential

Our 5% live terpene blend isn’t just for smell — though it does make the oil taste like citrus, pine, and lavender rather than tar. Each terpene has its own research profile:

• Limonene (citrus-bright): Mood support and antioxidant properties [21]
• Myrcene: Often called “the couch-lock terpene,” but human evidence is limited [23]
• Caryophyllene (pepper/spice): The only terpene proven to activate CB2 receptors directly [24] — major for inflammation
• Pinene (forest-fresh): Memory and clarity support [25]
• Linalool (lavender): Calming effects [26]
• Humulene (earthy, woody): Anti-inflammatory potential [27]
• Terpinolene (piney, fruity): Complex, sparkling flavor profile [28]

For Wells County residents used to the smells of fresh-cut hay, pine forests, and fertile soil, these terpenes connect the product to familiar sensory experiences rather than clinical sterility.

When to Use Each Format: Practical Guidance for Wells County Life

Condition-Specific Context for Wells County Residents

Important: The following contexts are educational, not medical advice. Always consult your physician at Bluffton Regional, Parkview, or your local clinic. These products are not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

For Chemotherapy Support

• Pre-treatment: 0.5-1.0mL sublingual 1 hour before chemo
• Breakthrough nausea: 2-3 vape puffs for immediate relief
• Post-treatment: 0.5mL every 6 hours as needed
• Sleep: 1-2mL at bedtime

Wells County cancer patients traveling to Fort Wayne’s oncology centers can use the vape for immediate relief during treatment sessions and the oil for sustained support at home.

For Chronic Pain (Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy)

• Daytime: 0.3-0.5mL raw sublingual (non-psychoactive)
• Nighttime: 0.5-1.0mL decarboxylated sublingual + vape for breakthrough pain

The multi-cannabinoid approach targets pain through different pathways: CBD for inflammation [4], delta-8 THC for analgesia [9], caryophyllene for CB2 activation [24]. For Wells County’s aging population and manual laborers, this offers options beyond opioids.

For Sleep Disorders

• Before bed: 1.0-2.0mL sublingual oil delivers 25-50mg CBN
• The 50mg dose matches the level investigated in 2024 sleep research [17]

If you’re in Wells County struggling with insomnia and have tried everything from melatonin to prescription sleep meds, this is an honest alternative — not magic, but based on actual studies.

For Anxiety and PTSD

• Daytime: 0.3mL raw sublingual (CBD + CBG without impairment)
• Nighttime: 1.0mL full formula (adds CBN for sleep architecture)

For Wells County veterans who served at Baer Field or in overseas conflicts, this approach mirrors what helped Colin manage his own PTSD. The raw option lets you function at work; the nighttime option helps quiet the mind.

Indiana Legal Status: What Wells County Needs to Know

Farm Bill Compliance (Federal Law)

Our RSO Sublingual Oil contains only 90mg of delta-9 THC in the entire 30mL bottle — that’s 0.3% by weight, perfectly compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill. All cannabinoids are hemp-derived.

Indiana State Law

Indiana has not legalized recreational cannabis. However, hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC are legal under both federal and state law. You do not need a medical card to purchase our products in Wells County.

Important note: Indiana’s cannabis laws are more restrictive than neighboring Illinois or Michigan. While those states have legal dispensaries, Wells County residents cannot legally purchase high-THC cannabis products locally. Our Farm Bill-compliant formula provides the only legal pathway to access a multi-cannabinoid RSO product that can become psychoactive at your discretion.

THCa: The Legal Distinction That Changes Everything

THCa is not delta-9 THC. Our product is legal at purchase because the THCa is in its raw form. When you heat it at home (260°F for 45-60 minutes), you convert it to delta-9 THC through decarboxylation. This is customer-controlled activation, not a loophole — it’s chemistry.

Customer responsibility: You are responsible for understanding and complying with Indiana law. Our products ship with full Certificates of Analysis and documentation. We assume no legal liability for your decarboxylation decisions.

How Wells County Residents Can Order

Nationwide Shipping to Indiana

We ship directly to Wells County via USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days) or FedEx/UPS Ground (3-5 days). All packaging is discreet — no cannabis branding visible from the outside.

Ordering is simple:

1. Visit oilwellcbd.com
2. Verify you’re 21+ (age verification required)
3. Select your product (Sublingual Oil or Vape Cartridge)
4. Shipping to Wells County: $5-$10 depending on speed
5. Track your package via email

What You’ll Receive

• Product sealed in child-resistant packaging
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) showing all cannabinoid and terpene levels
• Legal documentation confirming Farm Bill compliance
• Instructions for raw use and decarboxylation
• Our direct contact: (832) 416-2816 or [email protected]

Payment Options

We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and cryptocurrency. Wells County banks won’t flag these transactions because our products are hemp-derived and federally legal.

Why Our Media Record Matters to Wells County

You can’t buy the kind of press coverage we’ve earned. ABC13 Houston — the dominant news source in America’s fourth-largest city — featured us seven times over four years because when they needed an honest cannabis voice, we were the ones they trusted.

What this means for you in Wells County: When you’re evaluating whether to trust a cannabis company, look at their media footprint. Have they been investigated by journalists? Have they been quoted consistently across years? Do they have a marijuana conviction in their past that they voluntarily disclosed on television? Our media record shows we’re real people with real stakes, not a fly-by-night internet operation.

Our Instagram (@oilwellcbd) and website show our Houston dispensary, our products, our team. You can verify everything. That’s the transparency Wells County residents deserve.

The Bottom Line: A Promise to Wells County

We’re not here to sell you snake oil. We’re here because a dog named Bentley got up and walked when doctors said he wouldn’t. We’re here because our founder lived through PTSD and benzo addiction and found relief when pharmaceuticals failed. We’re here because we believe people in Wells County — from the farmers in Lancaster Township to the families in Bluffton to the veterans throughout the county — deserve the same access to honest cannabis education that Houstonians have.

Our formulas are published. Our evidence is cited. Our legal compliance is documented. Our media record is verifiable. Our prices are $129.99 for the sublingual oil, $49.99 for the vape cartridge.

If you can afford it, we’ll ship you the best-formulated RSO available. If you can’t, you have the recipe to make your own. That’s the promise Rick Simpson made to the world, evolved for 2025 and delivered to Wells County.

Ready to learn more or place an order? Visit oilwellcbd.com or call us at (832) 416-2816. We’re here to answer your questions — no hype, no pressure, just the education you need to make the right choice for you and your family.

Legal Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You must be 21+ to purchase. Keep out of reach of children. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while using psychoactive cannabinoids. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications. Customer assumes all legal responsibility for decarboxylation and use. Void where prohibited by law. Shipping to Indiana complies with federal Farm Bill regulations; customer is responsible for verifying compliance with Indiana state law.