I am no expert on specifically African Herbalism, so unfortunately I cannot recommend you any specific websites or information about it.
I just thought I would mention my (limited) knowledge on Aloes. I grow Aloe Vera, Aloe arborescens and Aloe Ferox, all of which are from SA I think.
Aloe Vera is best for the skin, slicing open a leaf and rubbing on the skin. Also, using it internally in the form of the inner gel. It is said to be the most powerful cleansing agent known to man; ie many plants are said to be good for different things, Aloe's forte seems to be cleansing and skin.
The Aloe arborescens is also great for internal use, a powerful cleanser. I think it is a weed in SA.
http://www.aloe-arborescens.co.uk/aloe-aborescens/father-zago.php
This man is famous for using it as part of his cancer protocol.
The Aloe ferox is more like a tree Aloe. The leaves produce many times more bitter sap than the other Aloes and it is the bitter sap which is the laxative. Thus, they are grown for harvesting their bitter saps to use as internal cleansers. Also great on the skin, but I prefer Aloe vera due to it growing much quicker.
Those are the 3 main medicinal Aloes in Africa, I think. Perhaps there might be more edible ones, but these are the most well known medicinal ones.
One of my Aloes;
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I'm sorry I can't tell you more about African herbalism in general. I just thought the Aloes were worth mentioning since they are African, and they are my greatest interest.
All the best,
Joe
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