Texas Original recently introduced the first medical marijuana RSO product in Texas. Made with full spectrum cannabis extract, Texas Original's new RSO Tincture offers a natural, whole-plant treatment option made with just two simple ingredients. But what is RSO and what are its common uses? Read on below to learn more about medical marijuana RSO in Texas.
What is RSO?
RSO is short for Rick Simpson Oil. Rick Simpson is a Canadian engineer and cannabis advocate who created a full-spectrum (also known as a whole-plant extract) cannabis oil after a work accident caused a variety of health issues. Whole-plant extract refers to all the cannabinoids of the plant, including THC, CBD, flavonoids, terpenes, proteins and other potentially beneficial compounds.
What’s the Difference Between Edibles Made with Distillate and RSO?
Distillate is a refined and purified medical marijuana extract containing only the intended cannabinoids, such as THC or CBD. On the other hand, an edible made with RSO will contain the full-spectrum cannabis extract of plant matter, meaning it will contain all the compounds of the cannabis plant including cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes and other compounds.
What Makes RSO Different?
The full-spectrum nature of RSO means that users may benefit from the “Entourage Effect”, where the combined action of cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds may amplify the therapeutic benefits of the medicine. The potentially therapeutic effects of RSO may help patients manage symptoms associated with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic pain and the side effects caused by cancer treatments.
What is the Entourage Effect?
Initially, scientists identified the entourage effect as a new and innovative method of regulating endocannabinoids, whereby multiple chemicals work together to elicit a response at the cellular level in the body. The term evolved to describe the combined effects of cannabis phytochemicals or whole plant extracts. The phrase is used to describe how the compounds present in cannabis work together to create a powerful effect, which is greater than the sum of their individual parts. [1, 2]
What are the Benefits of RSO?
The potentially therapeutic effects of RSO have helped patients manage conditions such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic pain and the side effects caused by cancer treatments. The full-spectrum nature of RSO means that users may benefit from the Entourage Effect, where the combined action of cannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds may amplify the therapeutic benefits of the medicine.
In 2016, a team of scientists from the United States and Egypt combined their efforts to review all the existing research and studies on cannabinoids and cancer. They concluded that cannabinoids may offer relief to many patients.
RSO may help to alleviate many symptoms, such as:
- Chronic Pain
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
What Does RSO Taste Like?
RSO has an earthy, woody and grassy flavor with slight bitterness.
What Strain is the RSO Made From?
The Texas Original Cultivation Team is constantly experimenting with cannabis genetics to continue to meet their patients wherever they are in their medical marijuana journey. This led the team to breed a proprietary strain called Texas OG.
Texas OG is an indica-dominant cannabis strain, created by crossing the genetics of Godfather OG x Purple Chemrich. The dominant terpenes in this proprietary strain include alpha-Pinene and beta-Myrcene, which are responsible for the smell and taste most associated with cannabis and may help patients with qualifying conditions with pain and anxiety issues.
You can find Texas OG in our RSO products including our 0:1 THC Dark Chocolate Bites, 0:1 THC Unflavored Tincture and their 0:1 THC Sweet Pineapple Gummies.
What RSO Products are Available in Texas?
In Texas, there are several medical cannabis products made with RSO available under the Compassionate Use Program. Read on to learn more about the RSO products from Texas Original.
- Texas Original’s RSO Tincture is the first RSO product in the Texas medical market, offering patients a full spectrum product with 10 mg of THC per milliliter. Click below to learn more.
- Texas Original's RSO Belgian Dark Chocolate Bites are made with premium ingredients and full-spectrum cannabis extract from Texas OG, a THC-dominant, indica strain grown at our facility in South Austin. Click below to learn more.
- Texas Original's RSO Sweet Pineapple Gummies are made with premium ingredients and full-spectrum cannabis extract. Each gummy contains 20 mg THC, and is vegan, gluten-free, and contains no artificial flavors or added dyes. Click below to learn more.
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