Desmodium on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Desmodium 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 60 Desmodium products from 40 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. Italy shows the heaviest advertising, while Spain has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €30.
New Desmodium ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Desmodium, 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 | 6 | 3 | — | — | €38.95 |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 1 | — | — | £20.90 |
| France | 15 | 12 | — | — | €29.85 |
| Italy | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | €25.00 |
| Spain | 25 | 16 | — | — | €25.97 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Desmodium products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Desmodium adscendens Extract | 52 |
| Desmodium adscendens (folium cut) | 5 |
| Desmodium adscendens (folium) | 3 |
| Saponins | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Desmodium adscendens |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | liver health |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Desmodium, yet brands market it for liver health — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Desmodium shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Desmodium?
Desmodium adscendens is a botanical extract derived from a climbing leguminous plant native to tropical regions. It is classified as a plant/botanical ingredient and is commonly incorporated into dietary supplements. Desmodium extracts are typically used in products marketed for liver health and detoxification support. The ingredient is valued for its phytochemical profile, which includes flavonoids and saponins. It is found in formulations such as herbal blends, liver support complexes, and general wellness supplements targeting consumers interested in botanical-based options.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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