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Background - WHO's latest projection indicates that globally obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Obesity (Sthaulya) is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Ashtang Hridaya has mentioned Rasanjan as best treatment of Sthaulya in Agrya Dravya. Rasanjan is a herbal and animal origin (Jangama) product, which is prepared mainly by Daruharidra Kvath (Extracts of Berberis aristata) and Ajakshir (Goat's milk) or Gokshir (Cow's milk) Rasanjan is known to have Katu and Tikta Ras, Ushna Veerya, Kaphanashak and Chedana Karma. Aim - To evaluate the efficacy of Rasanjan in the management of obesity (Sthaulya). Material and Methods - A randomized control clinical trial was conducted for 60 days with Sample size of 48 divided in two groups. Rasanjan along with diet and exercise was given in study group whereas only diet and lifestyle advice was given in control group. Results- Study group showed statistically significant (P<0.05) results in reduction of weight, BMI, Circumference - Abdomen, Arm, Neck, Thigh, Waist, Hip, Waist-Hip ratio, Total body fat %, Biceps fat, Triceps fat, Subscapular and Abdominal fat percentage when analysed by 2 way ANNOVA test. Conclusion - Rasanjan's properties are opposite to that of Kapha and Meda , therefore with Samanya-Vishesh siddhant it helps in reducing Meda in body and thus helps in obesity. Obesity is a lifestyle related disorder and it cannot be managed without making lifestyle changes. Rasanjan along with diet and exercise works well in management in Sthaulya as compared to only diet and exercise.