If the placebo effect works by tricking the brain, why does it need to be tricked if it’s apparently able to solve the issue on its own?

Question

If the placebo effect works by tricking the brain, why does it need to be tricked if it’s apparently able to solve the issue on its own?

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Answer 1

Because it doesn’t actually solve any issues, just how the patient/doctor reports. It has zero effect on anything that can be objectively measured. It’s a mirage.