Obesity is considered as one of the most serious health concerns worldover, as it is a potential risk factor to develop hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, type-2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, stroke and cancers. The rich potential of natural resources to combat obesity disorders has not been fully explored. The present study is to investigate anti-obesity and anti-hyperlipidemicproperties of Bauhinia purpurea. B. purpurea is an orchid and medium sized deciduous tree found in a variety of habitats in South Asia, south East Asia, Southern China and Japan. Common...