Definitions for "Cholagogues"
act on the liver. increasing flow of bile, thus causing bilious stool.
These are herbs that are used to promote a flow and discharge of bile from the gallbladder into the duodenum by stimulating. Cholagogues Will, in this way also effect the bowel, encouraging peristalsis. Overall fats are better digested. Many bitters are also cholagogues.
A group of agents which increases the secretion of bile and its expulsion from the gall bladder.