The invention provides, in part, polyhydroxylated bile adds for treating biliary disorders, for example, biliary disorders arising out of cholestasis of portal hypertension. The invention also provides, in part, polyhydroxylated bile acids for stimulating bile flow. New compounds 2α,3α,7α,12α-tetrahydroxy-5β-cholanoic acid and 3α,4α,7α,12α-tetrahydroxy-5β-cholanoic acid are disclosed, uses thereof and synthesis thereof.
