you have it right. the myriad of compounds other than THC and CBD all have their own effects on cell activity regulation, etc.
But knowing the THC and CBD ratio can tell you the psychotropic effects, for purposes of pain relief and what kind of high to expect. I wasn't discussing it in terms of cancer mitigation... i do not know much about that. I do know about the standard uses such as appetite enhancer, etc. but topical balms are not what i was yacking about.
I'm just telling you what the Dr.'s are recommending......you can consume a whole plant....autoflowering plants are less than an ounce at harvest.....you juice it and divide that into 4 glasses.....drink it throughout the day.....this is what they're advising patients to do....sounds crazy, but true....the Dr.'s are now focusing on CBD's and trying to eliminate THC intake....they want you to feel better, but not be stoned.....these are their words not mine....there's alot of rersearch on the topic....Dr. William L. Courtney out of Mendocino CA is a major advocate of this method....he's a leader in the industry$$$