Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?
Table of Contents
Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a highly concentrated cannabis extract containing very high levels of THC as well as other medicinal cannabinoids and terpenes.
RSO is a thick, sticky oil made from specific strains of Indica cannabis using solvent extraction, most commonly with naphtha or isopropyl alcohol.
The name comes from Canadian medical marijuana activist Rick Simpson, who developed this homemade extract in 2003 to treat his own skin cancer and publicized dosage protocols.
RSO is always taken orally, usually in tiny doses, due to its potency.
Benefits of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)
RSO offers an easy, ingestible way to dose extremely high levels of THC at home.
The oil delivers major pain relief as well as soothing, anti-inflammatory, and emotionally uplifting effects thanks to the full spectrum of compounds.
It has become a popular DIY treatment for numerous conditions, including chronic pain, PTSD, tumors, depression, and more.
Studies are still scarce, but early research and anecdotal reports indicate RSO may slow cancer growth and reduce tumors or growths through cannabis compounds that target cancer pathways.
More research is still needed to confirm the effects. Regular low doses also seem to provide lasting relief by retraining the endocannabinoid system.
How to use Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?
RSO is taken orally by placing a small drop half the size of a grain of rice on the gums or mixing it into food.
Dosage amounts start very small at first, increasing slowly over time to find the optimal dose. Effects manifest within 90 minutes. Oral syringes help patients measure tiny doses.
RSO causes powerful psychoactive effects and sedation, so users should clear their schedule before trying.
Beginners should have a sober guide and start with a grain-sized dose once a day, slowly increasing every few days based on comfort levels.
It can take months to reach 1 g/day medical dosing. Patients report needing less over time as endocannabinoid function improves.
