Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is an oil made from the flowers of the cannabis plant, and it is created by washing cannabis buds with a solvent, such as pure light naphtha, and then boiling off the solvent leaving behind the oil. RSO is not a branded product, and there is no one "Rick Simpson Oil" for sale. On his website, Simpson explains how to make his namesake oil, but he does not sell a version of the oil for profit. RSO contains high levels of THC, which is the compound responsible for the high, euphoric feeling that people associate with marijuana. RSO is illegal to buy in many places because of its high THC content.
Although there is no solid evidence to support the use of RSO for cancer treatment, some people claim that it can treat cancer. Early evidence suggests that RSO may be able to help treat cancer and other conditions, such as arthritis, asthma, chronic inflammation, depression, drug addiction, high blood pressure, infections (e.g., MRSA), inflammation, insomnia, and multiple sclerosis. RSO is a potent treatment option for symptom management.
RSO can be consumed orally, sublingually, or topically. It can be added to food or drinks, or used in cooking the same way as cannabutter. Some consumers choose to encapsulate RSO to avoid the strong cannabis taste. When using RSO topically, consumers rub the concentrate into the skin, near the area they’re hoping to treat. Because it doesn’t actually enter the bloodstream, the user will likely not experience any psychoactive effects.
In summary, RSO is an oil made from the flowers of the cannabis plant, and it contains high levels of THC. Although there is no solid evidence to support the use of RSO for cancer treatment, some people claim that it can treat cancer. RSO is a potent treatment option for symptom management, and it can be consumed orally, sublingually, or topically.
