Zucchini is a member of the the squash and pumpkin or cucurbita family of vegetables. Good-quality zucchini should be firm, smooth-skinned and small in size. The surface will be shiny and dark-green / yellow in color.   Nutritional Facts It contains useful amounts of many vitamins and minerals and few calories.   Medicinal / Therapeutic Use Zucchini is good to use where there are problems with high blood pressure, constipation, obesity and for bladder and kidney afflictions. 

Zucchini is a member of the the squash and pumpkin or cucurbita family of vegetables. Good-quality zucchini should be firm, smooth-skinned and small in size. The surface will be shiny and dark-green / yellow in color.   Nutritional Facts It contains useful amounts of many vitamins and minerals and few calories.   Medicinal / Therapeutic Use Zucchini is good to use where there are problems with high blood pressure, constipation, obesity and for bladder and kidney afflictions.