Echinacea Capsules can be used either on their own, or to support the Echinacea Compound or Lym Capsules. Echinacea Compound have additional properties which make them particularly useful at appropriate times. 1-2 capsules can be opened and stirred into BF&C Ointment to improve the ointment's properties. We always use the 'angustifolia' variety of echinacea. It is more costly, but preferred by many herbalists.