Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)
Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a alternative, unapproved, or historically promoted cancer therapy promoted by some clinics, authors, practitioners, or patient communities as an anticancer treatment, immune strategy, detoxification method, or substitute for conventional care. In cancer care, it should be evaluated by evidence level, intended use, safety, interactions, and whether it is being used as conventional treatment.
Consumer health overview explaining what RSO is, high-THC content, legal status, and evidence context around cancer claims.
Healthline article summarizing RSO claims, cannabis/cannabinoid research context, side effects, legal risks, and treatment cautions.
Overview of RSO, claimed cancer uses, THC content, side effects, and the state of research on cannabis and cancer.
MSKCC herb monograph on cannabis, mechanisms, evidence, cautions, and oncology guidance.
NCI patient summary on cannabis/cannabinoids for symptoms and FDA approval status.
Official Phoenix Tears page describing Simpson's suggested RSO dosing schedule and related usage notes.
Official FAQ covering Rick Simpson's views on RSO production materials, cannabis strains, solvents, safety cautions, and preparation context.
Official Phoenix Tears instructions page describing the Rick Simpson process for producing concentrated cannabis oil.
Official Phoenix Tears article discussing Rick Simpson's position on solvent residue concerns in finished cannabis oil.