As awesome as THC and CBD are, cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, and each offers its own unique contribution to our homeostasis, a state of healthy balance, by interacting with the body’s natural endocannabinoid system. THC and CBD may work wonders on a wide array of ailments, but they’re not always effective. Because the other cannabinoids exhibit their own pharmacologies, they may treat illnesses that don’t respond well to THC or CBD alone. However, most cannabis strains don’t produce the other cannabinoids in sufficient amounts, so a little chemistry is needed to either tease out these less-prominent compounds or convert them from other cannabinoid precursors in bulk.