Understanding RSO: A Beginner’s Guide
RSO, or Rick Simpson Oil, is one of the most concentrated cannabis products available, which makes understanding how to use it especially important. In this video, we break down the most common ways people take RSO, including sublingual use, mixing it into food, or using capsules, and how each method can affect onset time and duration.
You’ll also learn what an RSO experience typically feels like, how it compares to traditional edibles, and why its full-spectrum profile often makes it feel more potent. Because RSO is highly concentrated, starting with a very small amount and increasing slowly is key.
This guide is designed to help viewers understand who RSO may be best suited for and what to consider before trying it, so you can make informed, confident choices.
Transcript: RSO 101: How to Take It, What It Feels Like, & Who It’s For
Welcome back to Gage’s educational channel. In today’s video, we’re discussing a few common questions we hear about Rick Simpson Oil, also known as RSO. Let’s jump in.
How do you consume RSO?
RSO is a versatile cannabis product, and the way you take it can really shape your experience. One popular method is sublingual use. This is where you take a small amount from an RSO syringe and place it under your tongue. This allows the cannabinoids to absorb directly into your bloodstream, giving faster, more predictable effects that can be helpful for targeted relief.
Another option is ingesting RSO with food. When mixed into something fatty like olive oil, butter, or even a small piece of fruit, it is absorbed through the digestive system. The onset is slower, usually between 30 minutes and an hour and a half, but the effects last longer, which can be helpful for sustained relief.
If convenience and precise dosing are important, RSO capsules and gummies are a clean and discreet option. Similar to traditional edibles, they gradually release cannabinoids through the digestive system.
No matter which method you choose, the rule of thumb is to start low and go slow. Begin with a very small dose, about the size of a grain of rice, and see how your body responds. Gradually increase to find the right experience for you. Because RSO is full spectrum and highly concentrated, even tiny amounts can have strong effects.
What does an RSO high feel like?
Because RSO is full spectrum, the effects can be pretty intense. Most people describe it as a deep, full-body relaxation. Depending on the THC level, you may also notice strong psychoactive effects, and those effects can last for several hours.
Who might benefit from RSO?
RSO is often a go-to for experienced users or for people using cannabis for more serious, long-term relief. It may be helpful for things like chronic pain and inflammation, trouble sleeping, appetite loss, or nausea.
Is RSO stronger than edibles?
The answer depends on you and your experience. RSO is a full-spectrum extract, meaning it contains a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant that work together to create a more powerful effect.
Regular edibles can be made with many different types of extracts, including distillate, live resin, live rosin, and RSO. When you consume an edible made with RSO, you’re getting a richer, fuller plant experience.
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