Merry Meet Nelstar,
Spells are a kinda "Miracle" but definitely not a "Trick" in any
ways! Yeah some will heighten your senses such as courage or
confidence but Magick is never hypnotising at all as there is
always an "Effect" regardless major or minor!
In Witchcraft, some workings do require certain roots or herbs but
not a must in all workings! In simple word, Most spells are casted
to harness certain energies to work for you according to your
desire & make certain changes where results can be very
tangible & visible! If i tell you i do not need a wand to cast
a spell, a toothbrush will do just fine...Do you believe it? Herbs,
roots, Wand etc all are just tools, Most important is One's power
& abilities therefore results can varies! For Example, The same
spell cast by 2 different "Casters", one can make it work within 24
hours but the other can only make it work after 7 days...hahaha
Anyway thanks for your reply & sharing, see you around my
friend!

Blessed Be,
Oceanos