A Talisman is a general term used to describe a physical object that has been invested with personal energy to manifest a desired result. In other words, it’s an object that represents and/or carries a spell.
Talismans can be created to manifest healing, luck, material security, or any number of other things. A healing talisman might be a sachet of herbs that has been selected for their healing energy, or it might be a pretty green rock charged with the same purpose. Talismans are popular because they give solid form to intangible energy.
~Flame RavenHawk