Gold leaf
Gold leaf
Gold leaf (pronunciation: /ɡoʊld liːf/) is a type of fine gold that has been hammered into thin sheets by goldbeating and is often used for gilding.
Etymology
The term "gold leaf" comes from the process of beating gold into an extremely thin sheet. This process, known as goldbeating, has been used for millennia. The word "leaf" is derived from the Old English "lēaf", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic "*laubaz".
Usage
Gold leaf is used in art for gilding, but also has applications in interior design, architecture, and even in some food and drink products. It is also used in traditional medicine and alternative medicine practices, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Related Terms
- Goldbeating: The process of hammering gold into thin sheets.
- Gilding: The application of gold leaf or gold paint.
- Fine Gold: Pure gold, often used in the creation of gold leaf.
- Ayurveda: A system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: A broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gold leaf
- Wikipedia's article - Gold leaf
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