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Cassia Siamea Lam is well known Ayurvedic medicinal tree. Cassia Siamea Lam is a genus of family Fabaceae and sub-family Caesalpinioideae which is selected for investigation. In this study, we determined the fatty acid composition and elements analysis of Cassia Siamea Lam seed oil. The oil was extracted from Cassia Siamea Lam seed using a Soxhlet extractor with n-hexane as solvent. The fatty acid composition was analyzed by using the GC-FID technique and elements were analyzed by the ICP-MS instrument. Unsaturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids are very important for pharmacological investigation. Linoleic and gamma linoleic acids are important unsaturated fatty acids that can be used in the synthesis of tissue hormones. Elements Pb, Cu, As, and Sn levels in this oil were measured. Although this oil contains lead and copper, it does not contain As or Sn. Cu is required in the body to prevent anemia, heart diseases and nervous disorders is found in this oil. A very small amount of Pb is present in this oil, which is not harmful to our bodies. Fatty acids and Elements of Cassia Siamea Lam seed oil suggest that it may find application in both cosmetic and pharmaceutical natural product formulations.