Paintbrush is rarely if ever a problem to livestock. Liver and kidney levels greater than 4 ppm are indicative of selenium toxicosis. Blood levels of 1-4 ppm are typical of chronic selenium poisoning, whereas serum levels up to 25 ppm have been reported in acute poisoning. Selenium levels greater than 5 ppm should be considered potentially toxic. The long hairs, especially those of the mane and tail tend to break off at the same point giving the animal aĪ diagnosis of selenium poisoning is best confirmed by submitting samples of hay or forages for analysis. Recovery from chronic selenium poisoning will occur in time if the animal is fed a diet low in selenium and high in sulfur containing amino acids. Feeding a high protein diet with adequate copper levels may help counteract the effect of selenium on sulfur containing amino acids. Successful treatment of selenium poisoning is dependent on early recognition of signs and the removal of livestock from the source of the excess selenium. Paintbrush attach to the roots of surrounding plants (sage species) in a symbiotic relationship. The stamens are four, in pairs, and are enclosed by the galea. The corolla is long and narrow, strongly two-lipped, the upper, called a galea, is elongated and the lower lip is very short and three-toothed. The calyx is tubular and four-lobed, more deeply cleft above and below than on the sides. For one with a tendency toward low vitality and exhaustion, difficulty in rousing physical forces to sustain the intensity of creative work, and inability to bring creative forces in to physical expression. The bracts are usually petaloid ranging from scarlet to yellow in color. Indian Paintbrush Flower Essence Healing Properties: Indian Paintbrush flower essence is for those who engage in highly creative work. The zygomorphic flowers are arranged in terminal, bracted spikes. Affected keratin tends to be abnormal in formation and is weakened at the site selenium is incorporated into its molecular structure.Īnnual or perennial plants which are herbaceous but many are woody at the base only. Selenium exerts its toxicity by replacing sulfur in the keratin molecule of the hooves and hair thereby weakening it structurally. The plant is a secondary selenium accumulator if growing in high selenium soils.