‘Greeva’ refers to the neck region. Warm medicated oils are kept for 30-40 minutes in a dam made from black gram flour (lentil dough) in the neck region. Dhanwantaram tailam, Sahacharadi tailam, murivenna, etc are used.
It improves circulation, lubrication, strength and promotes flexibility. Very effective in cervical spondylitis, sore neck, upper back inflammation and pains. According to the condition of the rogi, the therapy is given for 7 to 14 days or more.