Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a highly concentrated cannabis oil that helps relieve aches and pains for many medical marijuana sufferers. The potency of RSO lies in its high concentration of potent and medically beneficial cannabinoids, particularly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
RSO has gained worldwide recognition because it can be purchased at licensed retailers, but people can make it in the comfort of their own homes. Patients report positive effects against cancer treatment, making RSO one of the most popular cannabis oils.
Who is Rick Simpson?
Rick Simpson is the man behind the famous and powerful Rick Simpson cannabis oil. As a Canadian marijuana activist, he has made it his mission to educate medical and recreational users about the therapeutic benefits of cannabis oil.
Simpson was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma skin cancer, which led him to develop his own brand of cannabis oil after his surgery didn’t go far enough. Simpson had previously seen the health benefits of medical marijuana after watching a documentary about it. He suffered from tinnitus, dizziness, and more for years from a severe fall.
After reading a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, he believed that cannabis oil could cure cancer. This study found that THC doses slowed the growth of cancer cells in mice. He decided to apply cannabis oil to a bandage and leave it on the cancerous tumor for four days. After 4 days, the cancerous areas were gone.
His success with his own skin cancer fueled his determination to grow cannabis and make his own cannabis oil. He will go on to help more than 5,000 patients treat their diseases for free. Despite the oil’s obvious health benefits, the Canadian government raided his home more than once and found over 2,600 plants. Even that didn’t hinder his mission.
Potential Benefits of Rick Simpson Oil
RSO has gained widespread appeal due to its efficacy against cancer. But Rick Simpson hemp oil doesn’t exist. RSO is made using cannabis indica strains with high THC levels. RSO is not recommended for smoking. It is used topically or strictly for ingestion. RSO can be 60-90% THC, so it is very potent and fast acting. The cancer benefits provided by RSO are just the tip of the iceberg. It is also known to help users:
multiple sclerosis
arthritis
Inflammation
depression
High blood pressure
asthma
infection
obscurity
How to Make Rick Simpson Oil
Rick Simpson Oil has been used by countless people because it is so easy to make. The cannabis infusion process is similar to the process used to make cannabis. To start, users should start with a high quality indica strain with a high tricom concentration. Flower buds are better with frost. This recipe makes 60 grams of RSO. You can make a smaller amount according to your taste.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make Rick Simpson Oil, here’s exactly what you need.
1 pound of cannabis
2 gallons of 99% isopropyl alcohol, butane, ethanol, or other solvent
5 gallon jug or bucket
deep bowl
stirring spoon
cheesecloth
rice cooker
60mL Plastic Catheter Tip Syringe
Pour the starting cannabis ingredients into a 5 gallon container and add solvent over the plants to cover them completely.
Whisk and mash the cannabis ingredients for about 3 minutes while adding the solvent. During this time, THC dissolves in the solvent, creating concentrations above 80%.
After stirring and mashing, drain the solvent into a large bowl over cheesecloth. The plant material remains on the cheesecloth. Put the cannabis ingredients back into the 5 gallon container and continue adding solvent. Stir and mash for another 3 minutes.
Using cheesecloth, drain the solvent from the cannabis material back into the bowl and discard the rest of the cannabis.
Pour solvent from a deep bowl into the cooker and fill it 3/4 full. Turn on the rice cooker.
A rice cooker isn’t strictly necessary to make an RSO, but it’s very useful for first-time RSO builders. With a rice cooker, you can set it up and forget it. Slow and steady cooking methods require temperatures between 210 and 230 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, decarboxylation of THC occurs, activating its therapeutic effect.
As the solvent evaporates, add more concentrated mixture to the cooker until the bowl is empty. Keep in mind that this process can be risky. Make sure you are cooking in a well-ventilated area and avoid open flames, stovetops, cigarettes or other highly combustible materials.
After all solvent has evaporated, collect the oil into a 60 mL syringe. A syringe makes dosing easy every time. RSO tends to thicken and running the syringe under a little warm water may make it easier to dispense.