BIO

Fr. Anselm Adodo, is a Benedictine priest, scholar and leading voice in integrative and holistic healthcare, with over 20 years of experience in naturopathy, ethnobotany, and alternative medicine. He is the founder of Pax Herbals in Nigeria, a pioneering initiative that bridges traditional African healing systems with modern scientific research to promote preventive health, mental wellness, and the harmony of body, mind, and spirit. Fr. Anselm’s research is transdisciplinary, combining insights from medical sociology, health policy, ethnobotany, and social innovation. He holds doctoral degrees in Medical Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Benin, Nigeria, and Management of Technology and Innovation from the DaVinci Institute, South Africa. An accomplished author and educator, he has published numerous books and peer-reviewed articles on holistic health, African studies, and integrative medicine. His work emphasizes community-based healthcare and social regeneration, fostering collaboration between academia, faith-based communities, and local practitioners. Through Pax Herbals and Pax Herbal USA, Fr. Anselm continues to advance a vision of healing that unites science, spirituality, and community development.