CBD is being overblown currently about providing all the medical properties of the cannabis plant. I think it's because of the negative stigma regarding cannabis and THC. Like, "Hey you can get the benefits without the high which made it illegal in the first place. CBD is all you need!" There are supposedly over 100 cannabinoids with more being discovered.

Yes CBD does provide a good chunk of medical value and alleviates many problems like seizures but THC, along with benefits from it being a psychoactive compound, has been shown to suppress cancer growth especially metastasis as well with other diseases. Take a look at "Rick Simpson oil".

I also tend to find it suspect that governments/big pharma are ok with CBD but not general cannabis oil.

CBD combined with THC can provide the most benefits. Cannabis in general is where it's at.