The sealed compartment of the portable medicine box in the shape of a calabash

Portable medicine box in the shape of a calabash, with a sealed, waterproof and moisture-proof design, suitable for travel. It is also a pendant. The material is pure titanium. Specifications: 39mm * 20mm. It can hold 35 pieces of Suxiao Jiuxin Pills, or 16 sugar-coated pills with a diameter of 3mm, or one capsule. It is purely hand-carved with delicate carvings, and the production period is relatively long.

The product is created by hand, making it unique and distinct from its visual representation (which may vary slightly due to the artistic nature of manual creation).

The calabash has rich implications in traditional culture, mainly including the following aspects: 1. **Both Blessings and Wealth**: The Chinese pronunciation of "calabash" is homophonic with that of "fu lu" in Chinese. "Fu" represents blessings and happiness, covering all aspects of life, such as health, peace, and joy. "Lu" symbolizes emoluments, financial fortune, and smooth progress in one's official career, implying the ability to obtain wealth and status, and it is a symbol of wealth and honor. 2. **Auspiciousness and Evil Exorcism**: In ancient times, when a couple got married and entered the bridal chamber, they would drink "he jin" wine. "Jin" is a calabash, which implies that the souls of the couple can be united after a hundred years of marriage. Therefore, the ancients regarded the calabash as an auspicious object for seeking good luck, protecting the body, and exorcising evil spirits. In Taoism, the calabash also has a special status and is often regarded as a precious treasure. For example, mythical figures like Tieguai Li are always associated with the calabash, and the calabash has become one of the symbols of becoming an immortal and attaining the Tao. It is also believed to have the power to exorcise evil spirits and drive away ghosts. 3. **Numerous Offspring**: The vines of the calabash are long and continuous, bearing a large number of fruits, and there are many seeds inside. The Chinese people regard it as an auspicious plant symbolizing the prosperity of descendants. The Chinese character for "vine" ("man") is homophonic with "wan" which means "ten thousand" in Chinese, implying endless generations. It represents that the family will have a large number of descendants and will thrive from generation to generation. 4. **Harmony and Perfection**: In traditional Chinese weddings, the wine for the "he jin" ceremony of drinking from joined cups was originally served in a calabash. The calabash was cut into two halves, and a red string was tied to the handle ends of each half. The newlyweds each held one half, and the combination of the two halves symbolized that the newly married couple was united as one, living in harmony and perfection, respecting and loving each other. In addition, the two spherical parts of the calabash are connected, and its shape is harmonious, which is also similar to the proper way of getting along between people and between humans and nature, symbolizing tolerance and understanding. 5. **Longevity and Health**: The calabash also implies health and longevity. Placing a calabash in the wealth position of the home or at the door of the house is a beautiful expectation of blessing the family members with health, longevity, and a prosperous life. 6. **Accumulating Wealth and Attracting Blessings**: The calabash has a small mouth and a large belly, which symbolizes a full treasury. It can absorb the surrounding wealth and blessings, and it also has the implication of retaining wealth and preventing it from flowing away. It is often regarded as a symbol of accumulating wealth and attracting blessings. Businessmen and other people like to hang calabashes at the cash register and other places, hoping for a prosperous business and that the wealth will only come in and not go out.