The following text is for questions 32 to 36.

Lavender

Lavender (lavare) means 'to wash' in Latin. In the past, people used lavender to bathe. But now, many people use this as scent ingredients in many products such as detergent, soap and shampoo.

    Lavender originally grows in Mediterranean mountain zones since it grows well in a stony and sunny habitat. Nowadays, lavender is wide spread to Southern Europe, United States, Australia, and Indonesia also.

    Lavender can grow up to 60 centimetres. It is a short bush with branches that has broad rootstock. The rootstock produces upright, rod like, leafy, green shoots or branches. The grey green oblong tapered leaves are covered by silvery down and attached directly at the root. It curls spirally. The flowers are small with blue violet colour. They are arranged in 6 to 10 blossoms. The oil of the flowers radiates fragrant scent.

    The essential oil of lavender flowers is extracted and used for various medicinal purposes, such as a remedy for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Research findings suggest that lavender gives calming, soothing, and sedative effects when we inhale its scent.

33. How do people get lavender oil?