Balsam of Peru is used in the standard patch test series in dermatology to test for contact allergy to fragrance materials. 在皮肤病学的标准皮肤过敏试验中,一般就用秘鲁香液作为试验物进行试验。
It is concluded that fragrance contact allergy accounted for great majority of patients reacting to cosmetics and fragrance mix was superior to Balsam of Peru. 结果表明,对化妆品成份过敏者中,大部分是对其中香料过敏,混合香料作过敏指示剂较秘鲁香脂更接近实际。