Greeva Vasti

Greeva Vasti

Greeva Vasti is an Ayurvedic therapy that focuses on treating disorders related to the cervical region of the spine and neck. It involves creating a reservoir or pool of medicated oil on the neck area, which is retained for a specific duration. This treatment is highly effective in alleviating pain, stiffness, and discomfort in the neck and shoulder region.

During Greeva Vasti, a dough dam is created on the neck area, typically using black gram paste or wheat flour dough. Warm medicated oil, usually herbalized sesame oil or ghee (clarified butter), is then poured into this reservoir and allowed to stay for a certain period. The oil is kept at a comfortably warm temperature throughout the treatment.

Benefits of Greeva Vasti include

• Alleviation of Neck Pain: Greeva Vasti helps relieve pain and stiffness in the cervical spine region, providing relief from conditions like cervical spondylosis, cervical disc prolapse, and neck muscle strain.
• Improvement in Mobility: By lubricating the cervical vertebrae and soft tissues, Greeva Vasti improves flexibility and mobility in the neck and shoulder region.
• Nourishment and Rejuvenation: The warm medicated oil nourishes the muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the neck area, promoting tissue repair and rejuvenation.
• Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Greeva Vasti has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping reduce stress, tension headaches, and anxiety.