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Griva Basti is a snigdha drava swedana which is a form of Bahiparimarjan chikitsha. Though there is no direct reference of grivabasti in ayurvedic text, it is basically developed from Netra tarpana, Shiro basti etc. mentioned by different acharyas and widely practiced in Keraliyan Panchakarma. It is an age-old treatment for acute and chronic neck pain disorders. Nowadays, the most common cause of neck pain is Cervical spondylosis, a musculoskeletal degenerative disorder having an age-related prevalence. In Ayurveda all the degenerative disorders come under the broad spectrum of Vatavyadhi. Manyastambha is a Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhi with symptoms of ruka and stambha and can be correlated with cervical spondylosis. Griva basti rejuvenates the cervical vertebra and increases the flexibility of the joints. In this procedure hot medicated oil is poured inside a ring made of wheat flour over cervical region and kept for a specific period of time. This study will vividly discuss the potential mode of action of Griva basti in manyastambha.