What is RSO Oil? RSO oil, also known as Rick Simpson Oil, is a potent cannabis extract made famous by Canadian medical marijuana activist Rick Simpson. Unlike other cannabis concentrates that are often consumed for recreational purposes, RSO was specifically created with the intent of delivering strong therapeutic benefits. The oil is a full-extract cannabis oil (FECO) , meaning it contains the full spectrum of cannabinoids, terpenes, and plant compounds extracted from the cannabis plant. Its dark, thick consistency and high THC concentration distinguish it from CBD oils or lighter cannabis tinctures. The History of RSO Oil Rick Simpson developed RSO in the early 2000s after being diagnosed with skin cancer. He claimed that applying the oil topically on cancerous spots led to healing. While medical research has not fully confirmed his claims, his story spread globally, making RSO a household name in the cannabis community. Today, RSO oil remains one of the most widely discus...
As the scientific evidence supporting the many benefits of medical marijuana over other medications prescribed by doctors for various diseases and other ailments increases by the day, more and more doctors and medical experts are beginning to concede that medical marijuana's efficacy in treating a wide range of diseases out-weights any potential side-effects of using marijuana for medicinal purposes. In fact, very minimal side effects were detected in clinical studies. Of the few side effects reported from the use of medical marijuana, at worst, only mild temporary adverse effects were reported. Moreover, no serious toxic reactions were found in any case. This finding is unheard of for nearly all pharmaceutical drugs.
It appears quite clear then, that recent studies in the field of medicinal use of marijuana and effects of medical marijuana on the body and mind have counteracted much of the propaganda pushed by the press in support of the ill-informed "War on Drugs".
According to the Las Angeles Times, the former Tod H. Milkuriya, a California psychiatrist and central figure in California's Medical Marijuana Movement, identified over 200 unique indications or uses for medical grade cannabis. The 200+ uses for medical marijuana reported by Dr. Mikuriya have been broken down into the seven broad categories listed below, all of which are still widely used by doctors prescribing MMJ cards or evaluating medical marijuana patients.
- Anti-nauseant
- Anti-spasmodic and anti-convulsant
- Analgesic (pain reliever)
- Anti-inflammatory and immune system modulator
- Anxiolytic (anxiety reliever) and anti-depressant for mood disorders
- Harm reduction substitute for alcohol, opiates, and other dangerous drugs.
As the advantages of medical cannabis over other, more dangerous, pharmaceutical drugs prescribed by doctors becomes known and undeniable with evolving scientific techniques in research, one can be sure that the number of diseases and other medical conditions recognized as successfully treatable by medical marijuana will increase drastically.