Cholagogue vs. Choleretic — What's the Difference?

A cholagogue is a medicinal agent which promotes the discharge of bile from the system, purging it downward. Deployment is no longer recommended because the biliary purge, like the traditional kidney purge, can cause pancreatic problems.

Choleretics are substances that increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver as well as the amount of solids secreted.

Any agent that promotes the discharge of bile.

Stimulating the production of bile by the liver.

Promoting the discharge of bile from the system.

A drug which stimulates the production of bile by the liver.