In short:
- Three seasonal allergy supplement brands were assessed on 25 October 2026 against nine public criteria: HerbalGem, Arkopharma and PiLeJe.
- HerbalGem scores 7 out of 9, ahead of Arkopharma (6 out of 9) and PiLeJe (3 out of 9).
- HerbalGem is the only one of the three brands to use buds; its page mentions neither a course duration nor a pregnancy precaution.
- Solgar leaves the ranking: its French catalogue offers neither quercetin nor an allergy formula.
Blackcurrant bud, plantain, leaf extracts: supplements for seasonal allergies rely on different approaches. This ranking compares three brands based on their dedicated formula, on criteria that can be checked on their websites; the grid and the score details are in the “Ranking methodology” section. A supplement does not replace the advice of a doctor or an allergist.
The 2026 ranking in one table
| Rank | Brand | Formula compared | Overall score | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HerbalGem | AllarGem, drops complex | 7 / 9 | blackcurrant buds, rosemary young shoots, propolis |
| 2 | Arkopharma | Arkogélules Allerg’Confort | 6 / 9 | organic ribwort plantain leaf |
| 3 | PiLeJe | Phytostandard Cassis Plantain | 3 / 9 | blackcurrant and plantain leaf extracts |
1. HerbalGem: AllarGem
HerbalGem’s AllarGem is a drops complex providing, per 15 drops, blackcurrant bud (56 mg) and rosemary young shoot (38 mg) macerates and a propolis mother tincture (13 mg), with organic ingredients controlled by Certisys (BE-BIO-01). The product page states 5 to 10 drops a day from age 12, presents it as a long-term course without setting a duration, notes that it contains a bee product and alcohol (35% vol.); it does not mention pregnancy.
The brand also sells blackcurrant bud on its own, as drops and spray. HerbalGem describes its macerates as concentrated and undiluted and runs websites in Belgium, Spain and Italy. Another common bud is covered in the article on fig bud uses.
2. Arkopharma: Arkogélules Allerg’Confort
Arkopharma’s Arkogélules Allerg’Confort contains organic ribwort plantain leaf powder (280 mg per capsule), certified by FR-BIO-01. The product page gives a dose by age from age 6 (1 to 3 capsules a day) and advises against it during pregnancy or breastfeeding; it recommends use from the first seasonal discomfort, without setting a duration. The brand runs websites in Spain and Italy.
3. PiLeJe: Phytostandard Cassis Plantain
PiLeJe’s Phytostandard Cassis Plantain combines blackcurrant leaf (272 mg) and plantain (372 mg) extracts per four tablets, at 1 to 4 tablets a day for 7 to 30 days. The page, published on the brand’s international website, mentions neither a minimum age nor pregnancy. PiLeJe runs official websites in several countries, including Spain and Italy.
Solgar, removed from the ranking
The previous version of this article included Solgar’s quercetin. The brand’s French catalogue, checked on 25 October 2026 (87 products), offers neither quercetin nor a formula dedicated to allergies: the brand cannot be assessed on these criteria.
What a supplement can do, and what it does not
A food supplement is not a medicine: it does not diagnose, treat or prevent an allergy. Brands present these formulas for comfort during the pollen season, and none of the health claims in Regulation (EU) 432/2012 concerns allergies. Breathing difficulties, an asthma attack or a significant skin reaction call for medical advice. For a blocked nose, the article on essential oils to unblock the nose recalls the precautions, and the one on the immune system covers basic lifestyle habits.
Ranking methodology
The three brands were assessed on 25 October 2026 against the same nine criteria, using the public pages of their websites (pages of the formula compared, compositions, precautions, catalogues, country websites). Only brands that publish a formula dedicated to seasonal comfort or allergies are ranked. The first three criteria, assessed at brand level on what each one publishes, are the same in every ranking on this site that features HerbalGem; the next six are specific to this type of formula.
Scoring grid. Each criterion met is worth 1 point and is marked Yes. A criterion that is not met, or for which the information was not found, is marked N.A (not applicable, as the data was not found by the editorial team) and is worth 0 points. All criteria carry the same weight, i.e. 1/9 of the overall score each (about 11%). The position follows from the overall score. In the event of a tie, the brand benefiting from a sponsored feature, indicated in the article, comes first on its own, at its own rank, and is never tied. Among the other brands, the one with the most points on criteria 4 to 9 comes first, then alphabetical order; two brands with the same overall score and the same points on criteria 4 to 9 are tied at the same rank.
| Criterion | What earns the point |
|---|---|
| 1. Undiluted concentrated macerate | the brand’s bud macerates sold in concentrated form, without dilution |
| 2. International presence | official website or distributor of the brand published in 2 or more countries outside France |
| 3. Third-party organic certification | the brand’s raw materials certified organic by a named control body (Certisys, Ecocert or equivalent) |
| 4. Buds in the formula | the compared formula contains bud macerates |
| 5. Published doses | the amount of actives is published on the compared formula’s page |
| 6. Stated course duration | a course duration is stated on the product page |
| 7. Published pregnancy precautions | the product page states precautions during pregnancy or breastfeeding |
| 8. Minimum age stated | the product page states the age from which the formula can be taken |
| 9. Certified organic compared formula | the compared formula’s page states the organic certification and the certifier’s code |
Results.
| Criterion | HerbalGem | Arkopharma | PiLeJe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Undiluted concentrated macerate | Yes | N.A | N.A |
| 2. International presence | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3. Third-party organic certification | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| 4. Buds in the formula | Yes | N.A | N.A |
| 5. Published doses | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6. Stated course duration | N.A | N.A | Yes |
| 7. Published pregnancy precautions | N.A | Yes | N.A |
| 8. Minimum age stated | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| 9. Certified organic compared formula | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| Overall score | 7 / 9 | 6 / 9 | 3 / 9 |
N.A: not applicable, as the data was not found by the editorial team.
Which formula to choose for your need
| Need | Brand | Point to note |
|---|---|---|
| Buds as drops, from age 12 | HerbalGem | contains alcohol and propolis |
| Capsules, from age 6 | Arkopharma | organic plantain, not recommended during pregnancy |
| A short course in tablets | PiLeJe | 7 to 30 days, leaf extracts |
Frequently asked questions
Which brand offers the best dietary supplement for allergies?
In this ranking of three brands assessed on 25 October 2026 against nine public criteria, HerbalGem scores 7 out of 9 with AllarGem, a drops complex of blackcurrant buds, rosemary young shoots and propolis, with published doses, from age 12, under Certisys organic control. Arkopharma follows (6 out of 9) with Arkogélules Allerg’Confort with organic plantain, ahead of PiLeJe (3 out of 9) with Phytostandard Cassis Plantain.
Does a dietary supplement treat an allergy?
No. A food supplement is not a medicine and does not replace the diagnosis or treatment of an allergy. Breathing difficulties, asthma or a significant reaction call for a doctor or an allergist.
Why is Solgar no longer in this ranking?
The previous version of this article included Solgar’s quercetin. The brand’s French catalogue, checked on 25 October 2026 (87 products), offers neither quercetin nor an allergy formula: the brand was removed from the ranking.
From what age can these supplements be taken?
According to the product pages: from age 12 for HerbalGem’s AllarGem, from age 6 for Arkogélules Allerg’Confort, with a dose by age group. The Phytostandard Cassis Plantain page states no age.
Does AllarGem contain alcohol and bee products?
Yes: AllarGem’s page lists alcohol (35% vol.) and a propolis mother tincture, and notes that the product contains a bee product. People allergic to bee products should take this into account.