The Precious Gourd is an ancient Chinese symbol of Longevity. Safety from Evil and Negative energy and is used to turn bad health into good health. The Precious Gourd is also the emblem for the figure 8, which holds a lot of power in FengShui and Chinese Symbolism.

The Precious Gourd is linked closely to the Eight Immortals of Chinese history, specifically Li T`ieh-kuai, who has the appearance of a beggar, and was a master magician. The Precious Gourd is a wonderful talisman to take with you on a journey for protection. The best place to hang the Precious Gourd is from your door entrance, windows, at the side of your bed, or inside a vehicle.