According to various sources, the Canadian Indigenous peoples of the Ojibwa and Cree refer to the elixir of life that swings on the wings of eagles as a "sacred drink" made from nine harmonized plant components, which is said to restore the coarse and subtle bodies to harmony with the greater whole on all levels. The 9 Herb Essence (also known as Original Indian Essence) is believed to open the perception of the human spirit to its self-healing powers, according to indigenous tradition. It appears to be a herbal recipe of indigenous "bear medicine," which has long been said to have profound effects. This dry tea blend, also called "Utinam," was authentically confirmed by an Indigenous medicine woman and consists of nine purely plant-based components, including herbs, roots, barks, and brown algae. It is regarded as a blessed formulation.