| Keyword | Snehopagaani |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | स्नेहोपगानिति स्नेहस्य सर्पिरादे: स्नेहनक्रियायां सहायत्वेनोपगच्छन्तीति स्नेहोपगानि। च. सू. ४/८ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.4/8 Chakrapaan`i |
| Literary Meaning | Helpful for oleation |
| Implied Meaning | Substances useful for oleation action are called Snehopagaani. Substances that help in achieving oleation easily and completely are Snehopagaani . They create an environment that is conducive to liquefaction of the Dosha. |
| Elaboration | These substances have predominance of Prithvee and Aapa Mahaabhoota. They tend to liquefy the vitiated Dosha. The loosened and liquefied Dosha reach the Kosht`ha ( abdomen ) and are eliminated via the nearest path. Charakaachaarya describes group of oleation supporting substances e. g. Resins |
| Antonym | Rookshan`a |
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