Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of voodoo rituals in the passage?

The correct option identifies a component that is not discussed in the passage regarding voodoo rituals. The interaction with loas, the use of music and dance, and the sale of ceremonial items are commonly known aspects of voodoo practices that highlight the community's spiritual connections and cultural expressions. These elements play significant roles in the rituals by fostering a connection between practitioners and the loas, which are the spirits in voodoo. Additionally, music and dance are integral to voodoo rituals, serving as means of invoking spirits and facilitating communal participation.

On the other hand, the preparation of herbal remedies, while relevant to various spiritual and healing practices, is not specifically mentioned in relation to the elements of voodoo rituals highlighted in the passage. By identifying herbal remedies as the component that is absent, one can conclude that it does not constitute a central or explicitly stated aspect of voodoo rituals as presented in the text. This distinction helps clarify the true focus of the passage on the community’s engagement with the spiritual aspects of voodoo.