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There There, by Tommy Orange
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Bezoars have all kinds of uses in The Picatrix, one of which is to make talismans that aid in certain kinds of magic.†
p. 65.6
Thus, you may use this as a principle in making a talisman for a traveler and his safety.†
p. 65.9
Also, when the moon is at this position, a talisman can be made to create discord and animosity between spouses.†
p. 65.9 *
If I even remotely believed in any kind magic aside from the kind that led me to this very entry, and if I could somehow surgically remove the bezoar, I would make it into a talisman—granted the moon was in the corresponding position—and take care of my constipation while also possibly destroying my mom and Bill's relationship.†
p. 66.1

Definitions:

(1) (talisman)
a small object or piece of jewelry thought to have magical power -- especially to protect against evil
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)