An oriented flow extraction method, apparatus, and extract are disclosed. The oriented flow extraction method can comprise loading extraction material into an extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion； introducing a first aliquot of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell； expelling gas from the extraction cell through the second portion of the extraction cell； closing the second portion of the extraction cell and increasing the pressure in the extraction cell as extraction medium flows into the first portion of the extraction cell； stopping the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell； steeping the extraction material in the extraction medium under pressure to produce an extract； and introducing a second aliquot of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell to push extract through second portion of the extraction cell. In some embodiments, the first portion is a bottom portion and the second portion is a top portion of the extraction cell.
