Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a high-THC, full-spectrum cannabis oil developed by Canadian engineer Rick Simpson, who claimed to have cured his skin cancer with it in 2003.[1] Inspired by research from the National Cancer Institute, RSO is reportedly used by individuals for various conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain.[1]
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Evidence suggesting the potential efficacy of cannabinoids, the active compounds in cannabis, includes studies indicating that THC and CBD can shrink tumors in animal models.[2] However, Simpson faced legal challenges and charges in Canada for distributing RSO freely.[1] A notable point of contention is U.S. Patent 6630507B1, which focuses on the use of cannabinoids for various medical applications but has been criticized for prioritizing CBD (a non-psychoactive compound) over THC-based medicines like RSO, potentially favoring pharmaceutical derivatives such as Epidiolex.[3] Simpson eventually relocated to Uruguay after facing legal pressure in Canada.[1]
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- Rick Simpson Oil (RSO): A Suppressed Natural Remedy. [Phoenix Tears Foundation]↩
- S. H. K. Al-Hammadi, et al. (2021). Cannabinoids as Potential Anti-Cancer Agents: A Review of Their Mechanisms of Action. [Cancers Journal]↩
- Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants. [United States Patent and Trademark Office]↩
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