Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is commonlyseen in young or middle aged adults, affecting millions of people each year. The prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) ranges from 35- 72%. It is comparable to Hanushula a disease that affects anu sandhi (temporomandibular joint), caused by vata dosha. For the present study, Hanubasti with irgunditaila was administered for seven days along with internal medication in a patient of TMJ dysfunction. The case report of 39-year old female who presented with complaints of pain and tenderness in the TMJ usually aggravated by manipulation or function, such as chewing, clenching or yawning, and is often worse upon waking, limited mouth opening andclicking sounds/crepitus from the TMJ has been presented here. 

Keywords: Hanubheda; Hanushula; Hanubasti; Temporomandibular Joint.