I've only used cinnamon tea to get my contractions going... if you having contractions and wondering if its the real thing.drink some cinnamon tea and they will get real painful but will help you to dilate faster...
I'm 38 +3 and have drinking cinnamon stick tea for a couple weeks. It's the ONLY thing that has brought on strong contractions for me. I'm positive it helped dilate my cervix, but still hasn't brought on labor. I recommend it. The stronger the better too. :)