what is rso weed

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a cannabis extract made from the flowers of the marijuana plant. It is a full-spectrum cannabis oil, meaning it contains the full spectrum of constituents from cannabis like cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes. RSO is made by washing cannabis buds with a solvent, such as pure light naphtha or grain alcohol, and then boiling off the solvent leaving behind the oil. The end product is a high potency oil often dark in color with a thick consistency. RSO can be taken orally, applied topically, or smoked, depending on the preference of the user. RSO is not a branded product, and there is no one "Rick Simpson Oil" for sale. However, Rick Simpson explains how to make his namesake oil on his website. RSO has been claimed to have healing benefits for cancer, but as of 2022, no such properties are known. While some early studies on using THC to treat cancer have been encouraging, research has not shown that RSO or other forms of cannabis oil can treat cancer. RSO may help control nausea and vomiting for people who are going through chemotherapy, and there is evidence that it can treat pain and improve appetite.