Himalayan Balsam on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Himalayan Balsam 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 21 Himalayan Balsam products from 10 brands across the EU and US. 0 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. France shows the heaviest advertising, while France has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €24.
How brands use Himalayan Balsam, 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 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| France | 8 | 2 | — | — | €23.90 |
| Italy | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 6 | 2 | — | — | 67.50 RON |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Himalayan Balsam products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Buruiană de sticlă (infusion) | 7 |
| Extracte florale de Impatiens glandulifera Extract | 6 |
| Buruiană de sticlă (flower) | 6 |
| Buruiană de sticlă Extract | 1 |
| Buruiană de sticlă (élixir floral) | 1 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Impatiens glandulifera |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | immunity |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Himalayan Balsam, yet brands market it for immunity — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Himalayan Balsam shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
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What is Himalayan Balsam?
Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a botanical extract derived from a flowering plant native to the Himalayan region. It is classified as a plant-based ingredient commonly incorporated into dietary supplements. This extract is used in products marketed for immunity, often combined with other herbal and botanical components. Its application is primarily in formulations targeting general wellness and immune support categories. Himalayan Balsam extract is valued for its inclusion in complex blends rather than as a standalone ingredient.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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