ABSTRACT
Angelica fruit oil is the essential oil obtained from the fruit of the angelica (wild parsnip), Angelica archangelica L. The fruits and seeds are often considered as synonymous, but the seeds are contained within the fruits. Angelica fruit oil is a clear, mobile, pale yellow to amber liquid which has a fresh, pungent, terpenic odor. The yield of essential oil from the fruits of Angelica archangelica L. generally varies from 0.8 to 1.2%. Contact allergy to/allergic contact dermatitis from angelica oil has been reported in two publications only. A female aromatherapist developed occupational contact dermatitis of the hands from contact allergy to angelica oil; she also reacted to ylang-ylang oil and geraniol, which were also used at her work. Contact allergy to/possible allergic contact dermatitis from angelica fruit oil has been reported in one publication only. A false-positive patch test reaction due to the excited skin syndrome cannot be excluded.
