Speaker: Mary Bove. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) includes headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, nose bleed, nausea and vomiting and can manifest at different altitudes in different people. Botanical medicines offer solutions for preparing the body for high altitude, as well as dealing with the symptoms of AMS. Herbs: coca, rhodiola, eleutherococcus, licorice, reishi mushroom, ginkgo, milk thistle, cordyceps. Supplements: glutathione, L-glutamine, Vit C and anti-oxidants.