Abstract

Bombax ceiba Linn. is a species of the Bombacaceae – Kapok tree family of Acacia, a wild tropical evergreen tree, and has
immense potential as a medicinal source for man. This work studied the proximate, mineral, and bioactive components in Acacia
B. ceiba Linn. Result showed 1.92% protein content, 22.9% carbohydrate, 3.44% ash, 7.25% fiber, 57.97% moisture, and 6.52%
fat contents. Minerals analyzed were content 0.237% potassium, 0.011% iron, 1.654% calcium, 0.002% manganese, and 0.245%
P. Minerals are vital for various body functions, such as muscle contraction, osmotic regulations, and other body signaling. The
GC–MS analysis of the methanol extract of Acacia B. ceiba Linn. bark revealed the presence of 15 secondary metabolites. Each
of the secondary metabolites had different retention times and area percentages. In the present study, the secondary metabolites
whose percentages were <5% were considered to be insignificant. The secondary metabolites that had significant area
percentage include 1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one (8.558%), heptasiloxane (13.419%),
and Benzo[b]fluoranthene (13.419%). The investigation also revealed that the bark of Acacia B. ceiba Linn. contains a high
amount of Benzanthracene, a carcinogen.