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Avascular necrosis of the hip joint is an increasingly common cause of musculoskeletal impairment and presents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic issue, although patients are initially asymptomatic, avascular necrosis typically progresses to joint destruction of the femoral head, requiring complete replacement of the hip, usually before the fifth decade. There are no signs and symptoms in the early stage, but the bone collapses in the advanced stage and displays several symptoms such as groin or hip pain radiating to the weight bearing aggravated buttocks, thigh or knee. If the condition is not treated as the pain gradually increases and worsens with time and use, pain at rest increases at the later stage, which can be worse during the night and may also be associated with morning stiffness. Due to its preventive, promotional, prophylactic and rejuvenating properties, and offering a radical remedy, Panchakarma is a very special therapeutic technique. In the present case study, Mansarasa Basti and herbo-mineral calcium supplements were given to patients diagnosed with avascular necrosis of hip joint. Evaluation was carried out on subjective criteria and it was concluded that in the case of AVN, the Mansarasa Basti provided substantial gains in improving functional movement.