Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Aspen
The Herbs

(Populus tremuloides) G

Folk Names: European Aspen, Poplar, Quaking Aspen

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Powers: Eloquence, Anti-Theft

Magical Uses: Use in anti-theft spells, and plant an aspen in your garden or field to be protected from thieves.

Place an aspen leaf under your tongue if you wish to become eloquent.

In some parts of America this tree was called Aspen and used magically as listed here. In other parts of America it was called Poplar and used differently.

See also Poplar.