Blessed Thistle on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Blessed Thistle is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 30 Blessed Thistle products from 24 brands across the EU and US. 1 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Austria shows the heaviest advertising, while United States has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around —.
New Blessed Thistle ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Blessed Thistle, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Italy | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| United States | 10 | 8 | — | — | $31.50 |
| Austria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Blessed Thistle products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Wormwood | 7 |
| Wormwood | 6 |
| Cnicus benedictus L. | 5 |
| Pelin | 3 |
| Wormwood | 3 |
| Pelin (aerials) | 3 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Cnicus benedictus |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | Not novel in food supplements |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | gut health, respiratory |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Blessed Thistle, yet brands market it for gut health, respiratory — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Blessed Thistle shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Blessed Thistle?
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a botanical extract derived from the flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It is commonly included in supplement formulations targeting gut health and respiratory support. The extract contains various phytochemicals such as flavonoids and sesquiterpene lactones. Blessed Thistle is used in products marketed for digestive wellness and respiratory comfort, often combined with other herbal ingredients. It is typically found in tinctures, capsules, and herbal blends within the dietary supplement market.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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