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CURATEDFIT SUMMARY
Passes because it discloses its full tincture composition by percentage, Artichoke 46%, Milk Thistle 32%, Dandelion 12%, Boldo 7%, Peppermint 3%, with no proprietary blend. Sold in the UK as a food supplement, not a registered herbal medicine; a related tablet product from the same manufacturer does carry MHRA Traditional Herbal Registration, but that registration does not extend to this Drops formulation.
WHAT IT IS
A liquid tincture blend of five herbs (artichoke, milk thistle, dandelion, boldo, peppermint) in a 62% alcohol base, sold as a food supplement. A related product from the same manufacturer, A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex Tablets, carries UK MHRA Traditional Herbal Registration (THR 13668/0028), but that registration applies specifically to the tablet formulation, not this Drops product.
WHO IT IS FOR
Someone who wants a fully disclosed, percentage-labeled herbal tincture for liver and digestive support, and who prefers this traditional five-herb combination over a single-ingredient milk thistle extract.
INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN
Cynara scolymus (Artichoke) leaf
46%
Makes up the largest proportion of the tincture at 46%. Traditionally used in digestive support, particularly related to bile flow.
Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) dried fruit
12%
Traditionally used to support liver function, most commonly associated with the compound silymarin. Within traditional herbal use, this is the anchor ingredient of the formula, though by weight it is not actually the largest component.
Taraxacum officinalis (Dandelion) herb and root
12%
Fresh plant tincture, organically grown
Peumus boldus (Boldo) dried leaf
7%
A less commonly reviewed herb in this catalogue. Traditional use centres on digestive and mild liver support, generally at the lower proportions seen in combination formulas like this one. Worth noting simply because it is a less familiar ingredient than the other four.
Mentha piperita (Peppermint) fresh leaves
3%
Fresh plant tincture, organically grown
Alcohol (62% v/v)
At 62% v/v, this is a notably high alcohol content relative to the small drop based serving size. It functions here as the traditional extraction and preservation medium for a liquid tincture, not as an additive with a nutritional or functional marketing claim.
CERTIFICATIONS
Informed Sport
Not Confirmed
Banned substance tested
Not Confirmed
GMP Certified
Not Confirmed
Heavy metals tested
Not Confirmed
BRCGS
Not Confirmed
FSSC 22000
Not Confirmed
CURATEDFIT STANDARD CHECK
Pass
As Natural As Possible
All five ingredients are herbal tinctures, no synthetic active ingredients
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Contains What It Claims
Exact percentage of each herb is disclosed. CuratedFit has not seen independent lab verification of these figures
Pass
Every Ingredient Earns Its Place
Only the five herbs and the alcohol extraction medium are present, no synthetic additives
Pass
No Insect-Derived Ingredients
No animal or insect derived ingredients present
Pass
No Proprietary Blends
Exact percentage disclosed for every herb, nothing grouped into an undisclosed blend
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Allergen Declaration
No specific allergen cross contact statement was located on the page reviewed
Info
Sugar Content Declared
No nutrition or supplement facts panel exists for this product, since it is regulated as a herbal medicine rather than a food supplement. No sugar content figure is available to review
Pass
Artificial Sweeteners and Flavorings
None present
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Heavy Metals and Contaminants
Not addressed on this specific product page. MHRA Traditional Herbal Registration involves defined quality standards, though this is a regulatory status, not a specific contaminant testing disclosure for this product
Pass
Banned Substance Risk Declared
Traditional herbal formula, not a banned substance, though the manufacturer explicitly advises against use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Info
Country of Manufacture Noted
Not stated on the page reviewed
TRANSPARENCY NOTE
This review needs to be read alongside an important correction. This product is sold in the UK as a standard food supplement, not as a registered herbal medicine. A related product from the same manufacturer, A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex Tablets, does carry a Traditional Herbal Registration from the UK's MHRA (THR 13668/0028), which means that tablet formulation is legally classed and regulated as a licensed herbal medicine. That registration is specific to the tablets and does not extend to this Drops product. CuratedFit evaluated this product against the Standard the same way as any other food supplement in the catalogue, not under any special THR adaptation.
The herb disclosure itself is genuinely strong regardless of that correction. All five ingredients are listed with an exact percentage of the tincture, which is more specific than many supplement labels manage even for simpler two or three ingredient formulas. There is no proprietary blend to interpret here, in the way there was with the TCM combination formulas reviewed earlier in the catalogue.
The 62% v/v alcohol content is worth calling out clearly, since it is unusually high relative to the small drop based serving size. The manufacturer's own guidance already reflects appropriate caution, explicitly advising against use during pregnancy or breastfeeding and stating the product is not recommended for children.
The Info flags on sugar content and heavy metals reflect a genuine transparency gap rather than a regulatory quirk. This product does not carry a standard supplement facts panel, and CuratedFit could not confirm independent heavy metal testing for it. That is worth knowing before treating this Pass identically to a product with full third party testing on record.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does this product not have a supplement facts panel?
This product is a liquid herbal tincture, a format that is typically labelled with an ingredient list and percentage breakdown rather than a standard supplement facts panel, regardless of whether a tincture carries a Traditional Herbal Registration or is sold as a food supplement. This product is sold in the UK as a food supplement. A related tablet product from the same manufacturer does carry a Traditional Herbal Registration, but that status is unrelated to why this Drops product uses this label format.
What does Traditional Herbal Registration mean?
This specific product does not carry a Traditional Herbal Registration. It is sold in the UK as a food supplement. A related tablet product from the same manufacturer, A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex Tablets, does carry this registration (THR 13668/0028). Traditional Herbal Registration itself is a UK regulatory licence for herbal medicinal products, requiring the manufacturer to meet defined quality and safety standards and to demonstrate a documented history of traditional use for the product's stated purpose.
Why is Artichoke listed first in some marketing copy if Milk Thistle is the named product?
By proportion, Artichoke leaf actually makes up the largest share of the tincture at 46%, ahead of Milk Thistle at 32%. The product is named for its most well known ingredient rather than its largest by proportion.
Is the alcohol content a concern?
At 62% v/v, this is a relatively high alcohol content for a liquid tincture, though the total amount consumed per dose is small given the drop based serving size. Anyone avoiding alcohol for personal, religious, or medical reasons should be aware of this before use.
Can this be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No. The manufacturer explicitly advises against use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Is this suitable for children?
No. The manufacturer states this product is not recommended for children.
Has this been tested for heavy metals or contaminants?
Not disclosed specifically for this product on the page reviewed. MHRA Traditional Herbal Registration involves defined quality standards as part of the licensing process, though this is a regulatory status rather than product specific testing documentation.
Sources:
A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex Drops product page
10/3/26
MHRA Public Assessment Report (A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex tablets)
10/3/26
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