A Gift from God for Blood Sugar & Cancer Cells: Cudrania Tricuspidata (Kkujippong) Benefits & How to Eat the Fruit

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'The last gift from God,' 'Ginseng of the earth.' These somewhat exaggerated nicknames all point to one tree. It is the Cudrania Tricuspidata (known as 'Kkujippong' in Korea), which looks lumpy and unattractive but holds incredible life force within. Today, we will thoroughly explore the true benefits of this tree, which has become a beacon of hope for managing diabetes and cancer, the biggest health concerns of modern people, and learn how to enjoy its sweet fruit in the healthiest way.

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Protect the roots of your health with the great reversal of an ugly fruit, Cudrania Tricuspidata.

What miracles does Cudrania Tricuspidata offer our body?

Although it belongs to the mulberry family, it is a different tree from the common mulberry. Every part of it—from the fruit and leaves to the branches and roots—is a precious medicinal ingredient with nothing to discard.

[Summary of Benefits]

• Blood sugar control and prevention of diabetic complications
• Powerful anti-cancer and antioxidant effects
• Improved vascular health (prevents high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis)
• Women's health and skin beauty

1. Blood Sugar Control and Prevention of Diabetic Complications (Core Benefit 1)
 The primary reason Cudrania Tricuspidata is considered a top 'food for diabetes' is due to its rich content of GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) and Rutin.

• GABA: It helps activate pancreatic function to promote insulin secretion and stabilize blood sugar levels.
• Rutin: It plays a crucial role in preventing vascular damage, the most feared complication of diabetes, by strengthening capillaries.
  
  

2. Powerful Anti-cancer Action (Core Benefit 2)
Cudrania Tricuspidata is very rich in flavonoid-type antioxidant compounds that inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Numerous studies have reported that components like stigmasterol and morin can help induce apoptosis (self-destruction) in cancer cells and prevent them from metastasizing.

3. Cleansing Blood Vessels and Improving Blood Flow The rutin and flavonoid components in the tree help to expel bad cholesterol (LDL) accumulated in blood vessels and strengthen the vessel walls, promoting smooth blood circulation. This is a great help in preventing cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and arteriosclerosis.

Precautions for Cudrania Tricuspidata Intake (Are there any side effects?)

Although it has outstanding benefits, there are a few things to know before consuming it.

[Summary of Precaution]

• It has a 'cold' nature, so those with a 'cold' constitution may experience diarrhea or stomach pain with excessive intake.
• Unripe fruit can be burdensome on the stomach.
• Due to its blood sugar-lowering effect, caution is needed when taking diabetes medication.

1. 'Cold' Nature
Cudrania Tricuspidata has a 'cold' property. If individuals who are naturally cold and have a weak digestive system consume too much at once, they may experience stomach pain or diarrhea. It is best to start with a small amount and monitor your body's reaction.

2. Caution When Taking Diabetes Medication
Since it has a blood sugar-lowering effect, those already taking diabetes medication may experience hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar) if consumed together. When you start, you must frequently check and manage your blood sugar levels.

How Can You Use Cudrania Tricuspidata Healthily? (A Detailed How-to Guide)

The characteristics and uses of Cudrania Tricuspidata differ slightly for each part, from the fruit and leaves to the wood. Try using it in various ways to suit your body's condition and health goals.

1. How to Use the Cudrania Fruit: A Sweet & Healthy Snack

This is the most popular and delicious part to enjoy. Use the fully ripened red fruit, which is harvested between September and October.

• ① Enjoying it Fresh (The True Taste of the Season!)
• Method: Lightly rinse the soft, fully ripened Cudrania fruit under running water and eat it as is. Its strong sweet taste makes it a healthy snack beloved by all ages.
• A Note of Caution: As it is high in sugar, avoid eating too much at once. Especially for those with constipation, the seed components in the pulp can worsen symptoms, so it's best to limit your intake to around 10 berries per day.

• ② Freezing for Year-Round Enjoyment
• Method: After washing the fruit harvested in season, dry it completely. Then, store it in a zipper bag or an airtight container in the freezer. This way, you can enjoy fresh Cudrania fruit all year long.
• Tip for Use: Blend the frozen Cudrania fruit with yogurt, milk, and honey to create a delicious and nutritious 'Cudrania Smoothie.'

• ③ Making a Cudrania Fermented Syrup (Cheong/Hyoso)
• Ingredients: Fully ripened black-red Cudrania fruit, white sugar (in a 1:1 ratio by weight to the fruit), a sterilized glass jar.
• Instructions:
  1. Wash the Cudrania fruit and dry it completely. (Any remaining moisture can cause mold.)
  2. In a sterilized glass jar, create alternate layers of Cudrania fruit and sugar. Finish with a thick layer of sugar on top to block contact with the air.
  3. Seal the lid tightly and let it age in a cool, dark place for 3 to 6 months.
  4. Once aged, strain out the solids and store the liquid extract separately in the refrigerator.
• How to Drink: Dilute the finished syrup with water at a ratio of 5:1 (water to syrup) or to your liking and enjoy it as a cool beverage.

2. Brewing a Medicinal Tea from the Wood (Branches/Roots)

When you want to consume it consistently for managing specific health conditions like diabetes or for anti-cancer support, it's better to use the woody parts, which have stronger medicinal properties than the fruit.

• Ingredients: 30-50g of dried Cudrania wood (branches or roots), 2 liters of water, (optional) 5 jujubes, 2 slices of licorice root.

• Brewing Instructions:
1. Lightly rinse the dried Cudrania wood under running water to remove any dust.
2. Place the wood, water, and optional jujubes/licorice in a large kettle and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Once it boils vigorously, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer gently for 1-2 hours with the lid slightly ajar, until the water volume has reduced by about half.
4. Strain out the solids and let the decoction cool before storing it in the refrigerator.

• How to Drink: Drink one paper cup's worth, warmed up, 2-3 times a day, regardless of meal times. (The used wood can be re-brewed one more time.)

3. Enjoying a Milder Tea from the Leaves

The leaves of the Cudrania tree are particularly rich in 'Rutin,' a compound beneficial for vascular health.

• How to Make: Harvest the soft leaves around May or June. Wash them, dry them in the shade, and then pan-roast them multiple times in a dry pan to completely remove moisture.
  
  

• How to Drink: Steep the well-roasted leaves in hot water, just like green tea, to enjoy a savory and healthy herbal tea.

In Conclusion

Today, we explored the miracle tree, Cudrania Tricuspidata, which is rugged on the outside but filled with amazing benefits on the inside. It's time we need the wisdom to protect our bodies from diabetes and cancer, which threaten modern health, by borrowing the powerful healing force that nature has given us.

Why not start investing in a healthy life today with a single fruit or a warm cup of tea from this amazing tree?

[References]

• Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Republic of Korea, Food Raw Material List, 'Cudrania tricuspidata'
• Lee, Y. J., et al. (2012). Antioxidant and anticancer activities of Cudrania tricuspidata leaf extract. Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, 41(10), 1349-1354.
• Korea Forestry Promotion Institute, Promising Income-Generating Tree Species Series, 'Cudrania tricuspidata'

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