Collection: Qurs

Qurs — The Unani Tablet Form That Has Quietly Outlasted Every Health Trend

Most people reaching for a Unani remedy expect something in a paste or liquid. They are surprised to learn that classical Unani medicine has had its own tablet form for centuries. That tablet form is called qurs, and it has been one of the most practical and widely prescribed dosage formats in Unani pharmacopoeias since physicians first understood that a solid compressed form could deliver concentrated botanical medicine more precisely and more conveniently than a loose powder or paste.

The word qurs simply means tablet or disc in Arabic. But within classical Unani practice, it represents something far more considered than the word suggests. A qurs is not just a ground-up herb pressed into a small circle. It is a formulated composition where multiple medicinal ingredients, each with a defined role, are combined in exact proportions, dried or processed appropriately, and compressed into a form the body can absorb steadily as it breaks down. The result is medicine that is easy to carry, easy to take, precise in dosage, and consistent in effect.

What draws people to qurs today is often the same thing that made classical physicians favour this format for complex conditions. When you are dealing with something like joint pain that flares and settles unpredictably, or a bleeding disorder that requires ongoing management, or a condition tied to reproductive health that needs sustained support over weeks, you want a form of medicine that travels with you, does not need refrigeration, and delivers a consistent amount every time. Qurs does exactly that.

What Makes Rex Remedies Qurs Worth Trusting

India's herbal medicine market is not short of products claiming classical authenticity. What it is genuinely short of is manufacturers who can back that claim with verifiable quality credentials.

Rex Remedies was the first Unani pharmaceutical company in India to achieve GMP certification, which is the government's own quality benchmark for manufacturing standards. That certification does not happen through paperwork alone. It requires verified ingredient sourcing, documented formulation processes, batch testing, proper facility audits, and ongoing compliance. Every qurs in this collection is manufactured under those conditions.

This matters especially for qurs preparations that contain kushta, the calcined mineral ingredients used in classical Unani medicine. Kushta preparations require specific purification and incineration processes to be therapeutically safe and effective. Shortcuts in that process do not produce a slightly inferior product. They produce something that should not be taken at all. Rex Remedies gets this right because they have the systems and the accountability to do so.

Top 5 Most Sought After Qurs Formulations

1. Qurs Saffron — For Joint Pain and Musculoskeletal Relief

Ask anyone who has lived with unpredictable joint pain, and they will tell you that what they want more than anything is something that actually works without the long list of side effects that come with long-term pharmaceutical use. Qurs Saffron was formulated with exactly that gap in mind.

Saffron (Zaafran) holds a respected place in classical Unani practice as an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving ingredient, and this formula uses it at the centre of a tablet designed specifically for joint-related complaints. The conditions it addresses read like a list of the most common reasons people quietly suffer through their days: calcium deficiency, arthritis, sprain-related stiffness, menopausal joint changes in women, weather-triggered flare-ups, and overexertion-related soreness. Available from Rs. 138 for 15 tablets and Rs. 248 for 30 tablets.

2. Qurs Jiryan — For Male Vitality and Physical Stamina

Jiryan in classical Unani terminology refers to involuntary seminal discharge and the broader pattern of physical depletion that accompanies it. It was one of the most commonly addressed complaints in classical Unani clinical practice, and it has a corresponding formula that physicians trusted because it was built from ingredients with real and well-documented tonic effects.

Qurs Jiryan contains Talmakhana (Euryale ferox), Gokhru Khurd (Tribulus terrestris), Singhara Khushk (water chestnut), and Beejband Siyah (Rumex maritimus) among its primary ingredients – a combination that classical Unani physicians used for maintaining male reproductive balance, building physical endurance, and reducing fatigue at a systemic level rather than just symptomatically. Sapistan and Gond Safaid support digestive stability and sustained energy alongside the tonic core. For men dealing with general physical weakness, low stamina, or reproductive health concerns, this is among the most clinically specific formulas in the collection. Available at Rs. 80 for 50 tablets.

3. Qurs Bandish Khoon — For Bleeding Disorders and Coagulation Support

There is a whole category of Unani medicine that focuses on what classical physicians called haemostatic action — the ability to support the body's natural clotting and stop abnormal bleeding. Qurs Bandish Khoon sits squarely in this category and has been one of the most consistently prescribed formulas for this purpose in classical Unani practice.

The formula brings together Lakhdana, Raal Safaid, Phitkari Safaid (alum), Mazu Sabz, Gond Keekar (acacia gum), Dammul Akhwain (dragon's blood resin), Geru Surkh, and Kushta Basud. Each of these has documented astringent or coagulant properties, and their combination creates a formula that acts on bleeding from various sources, whether that is excessive menstrual bleeding, urinary bleeding, or other mucous membrane bleeding conditions. This is a formula that requires physician guidance before use. At Rs. 110 for 50 tablets, it is one of the most accessible classical haemostatic preparations available in a verified GMP manufactured form.

4. Qurs Kushta Marwareed — For Heart, Liver and Nervous Stability

Marwareed is the classical Unani name for pearl, and kushta preparations derived from pearl have a long-standing reputation in Unani and Ayurvedic practice for their cardiac tonic, hepatoprotective, and nervine properties. Classical physicians used pearl-based preparations for palpitations, liver weakness, nervous anxiety, and conditions of internal heat affecting these organ systems.

Qurs Kushta Marwareed puts this classic ingredient into a convenient tablet form that can be taken consistently under physician guidance. For people managing stress-related heart complaints, liver burden from poor diet or illness, or a nervous system that struggles to settle, this formula offers a gentler and more nourishing approach than many modern alternatives. Available at Rs. 125.

5. Qurs Ziabetees — For Blood Sugar and Metabolic Balance

'Ziabetees' is the Unani term for diabetes, and this formula was composed specifically to address the metabolic and circulatory disturbances that classical Unani physicians associated with excessive blood sweetness. The ingredients in this qurs work on insulin sensitivity, urinary frequency associated with elevated blood sugar, and the general physical fatigue that accompanies unregulated blood glucose levels.

This is not a substitute for prescribed diabetic medication and should always be used alongside proper medical monitoring. What it offers is classical Unani support for the metabolic patterns that conventional medicine often addresses only partially. Available at Rs. 100.

A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Buy

The word 'classical' gets used a lot in Unani marketing. It does not always mean what people think it means. A classical formula is one that appears in recognised Unani pharmacopoeia texts, uses ingredients in documented proportions, and is prepared through methods that preserve the therapeutic character of those ingredients. Rex Remedies formulates to these standards and manufactures under conditions that verify them. That combination is genuinely rare.

For kushta-based qurs preparations specifically, this verification matters more than for any other category. Kushta requires controlled incineration of minerals or metals at precise temperatures with specific processing steps. Without those steps being done correctly, the resulting product can cause harm. Rex Remedies' GMP certification means those processes are audited and documented, not assumed.

General dosage for most qurs preparations is 1 to 2 tablets twice daily with water or milk, unless the product label or your physician specifies otherwise. Self-medication is not recommended for any of the more complex formulas, particularly the kushta preparations, the haemostatic qurs, and any formula intended for reproductive or hormonal health. Rex Remedies' Patient Inquiry service on their website is there specifically for people who want guidance on which formula suits their situation before purchasing.

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Qurs

Q1. What is qurs in Unani medicine, and how does it work?

Qurs is the classical Unani tablet dosage form, made by grinding medicinal herbs, minerals, or botanical extracts into a fine powder and compressing them into tablet form. It works by releasing its active constituents steadily as it breaks down in the digestive system, making it suitable for conditions that require consistent therapeutic levels over time rather than a quick single-dose effect.

Q2. What is the difference between qurs and a haboob?

Both are Unani solid dosage forms, but they differ in preparation and composition. Haboob is a larger pill form, often made from semi-solid excipients like wax or resin. Qurs is a compressed tablet form, typically made from dry powders. The distinction affects how quickly they break down and which types of ingredients work best in each form.

Q3. Are kushta-based qurs preparations safe?

When manufactured correctly under proper GMP conditions, kushta preparations are considered safe in prescribed doses. The keyword is used correctly. Improperly prepared kushta can contain toxic residues. Buying from a GMP-certified manufacturer like Rex Remedies and using these formulas under physician guidance addresses both the manufacturing safety and the dosage safety concerns simultaneously.

Q4. Can qurs preparations be taken with modern medicines?

Some quinine formulas can interact with pharmaceutical drugs, particularly those affecting blood clotting, blood sugar, or kidney function. Always inform your doctor or pharmacist about any Unani preparations you are taking. The general rule applies here as it does everywhere in integrative health: transparency with your prescribing physician protects you.

Q5. How long does it take to see results with qurs?

It depends entirely on the formula and the condition being addressed. Joint-related qurs like Qurs Saffron often produces noticeable relief within two to three weeks of consistent use. Tonic and vitality formulas like Qurs Jiryan typically show meaningful change over four to six weeks. Metabolic formulas like Qurs Ziabetees require longer periods and should always be monitored by a practitioner.