New, Unused APIVITA Lip Balm Honey The brand name APIVITA comes from the Latin words APIS (bee) + VITA (life), and was founded in 1979. It began when two pharmacists sold propolis soap in their pharmacy. By effectively mixing the wisdom passed down from ancient Greece, plant extracts derived from the rich flora of Greece, and pure essential oils, APIVITA holistically approaches the body, mind, and soul.