You're right mrswarner, it is all herbs and potions, the chances of any of them working are slim to none, but if that's what makes you cope a little bit better then I say go for it!
The raspberry leaf is something your hubby can read up on, it's really good for preparing the uterus for labour and beyond, while not actually in any way inducing labour.
If any of it makes you feel better about the aches and pains of these final stages, I say go for it. Baby will come when baby is ready, doesn't mean you have to feel like you're sitting doing nothing xx