All the above names are talking about the barb in the photo. it is a small dry twiggy rosette collected from the middle east
fatima finger as popularly called is effective for pregnant women to ease the pain of labour and aid contraction. it is advisable to start using it when you are close to delivery maybe from eight months or preferably during your edd weeks. some people claim to start using it from the early stages of pregnancy. this is, however, not advisable as the herb aids contraction and could force the baby out prematurely, and also could put your life at risk. therefore, it is advisable to use when you are close to delivery or in labour.
how to use
soak fatima finger in water in water preferably zamzam but in the absence of zamzam, soak in clean room temperature water or lukewarm water, the plant starts to blossom after some time which according to belief, delivery will be smooth and safe.
nb: fatima finger is also used to strengthen the womb good for conception.