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...
The Plant Medicine Expo and Healthcare Provider Conference will be taking place on Sept. 25 and 26 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. The Plant Medicine Expo will bring together some of the nation's top experts on medical marijuana for a two day conference and exposition focused on the scientific and health aspects of medical marijuana. Cannabis conferences and expos are designed both for health care professionals and medical cannabis patients.
Speakers at the Denver Plant Medicine expo include two instructors from the Cannabis Therapy Institute, Deanna Gabriel and Timothy Tipton, ML Mathre, founder of Patients out of Time; noted medical marijuana expert Dr. Donald Abrams; Ron Lind, union organizer for UFCW5 in California; Dr. Bob Melamede, University of Colorado biology professor; and Richard Belzer, cancer survivor and star of Law & Order SVU.