Bile flow Cholagogues stimulate the flow of bile to aid removal of waste from the body. They promote the discharge and flow of bile from the gallbladder — the word itself comes from "gogue," meaning "to flow." Choleretics Some cholagogues are specifically choleretic, meaning they stimulate the production of bile, rather than just promoting its flow and release. These are marked below. What they do: Stimulate the flow of bile from the gallbladder Aid the body's removal of wast