Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Avens
The Herbs

(Geum urbanum) X

Folk Names: Assaranaccara, Bennet, Blessed Herb, Clove Root, Colewort, Golden Star, Goldy Star, Harefoot, Herb Bennet, Minarta, Pesleporis, Star of the Earth, Way Bennet, Yellow Avens

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Fire

Powers: Exorcism, Purification, Love

Magical Uses: Add to exorcism incenses and mixtures, or sprinkle around the area to be exercised. Also used in purification rites.

When worn or carried as an amulet, it protects against the attacks of all venomous beasts.

Employed by male American Indians to gain the love of the opposite sex.