Wilson using Native American therapy, say reports

Troubled movie star Owen Wilson has reportedly turned to ancient Native American remedies in a bid to rid himself of the depression that prompted him to attempt suicide.

The actor was hospitalised in August after allegedly self-harming at his home in Santa Monica, California, and is now recovering from the incident, surrounded by family members.

And, amid contrasting reports Wilson is planning a rehab stint and a road trip, the actor took off to America's Grand Canyon at the end of September for a secret cleansing meeting with Hualapai Indian elders, who live at the base of the famous gorge.

The 'Wedding Crashers' star was joined by brothers Andrew and Luke on the low-key trip to Arizona, where the Wilsons also checked out the new glass walkway, which allows tourists to look directly into the Grand Canyon.

It was on the walkway that a Hualapai medicine man reportedly performed a cleansing ceremony for the troubled actor, waving sage over his head while dancing and chanting.

A bystander, who claims he witnessed the odd moment, told US tabloid the National Enquirer: "They stayed on the platform for about 30 minutes - with the medicine man chanting and dancing the entire time.

"Afterward, Owen seemed happy, and he was chatting with tourists."