Netflix’s new series Apple Cider Vinegar tells the shocking story of a woman named Belle Gibson, who pretends to have cancer and then “cures” it with a healthy lifestyle. But it also draws attention to largely unproven methods of cancer treatment, like black salve.

In Apple Cider Vinegar, Milla Blake — a fictional character inspired by real-life “Wellness Warrior” Jess Ainscough — uses black salve on her cancer, only for the corrosive treatment to create open sores on her arms. Oh, and her cancer only gets worse because she’s avoiding actual medical intervention.

Creator Samantha Strauss talks to IndieWire about her new Netflix show 'Apple Cider Vinegar' starring Kaitlyn Dever. INTERVIEW.

Apple Cider Vinegar is a comprehensive deep dive into the world of alternative, natural treatments for chronic, severe and even deadly diseases.

Vinegar has been used for thousands of years as a tool for pickling, food preservation, medicine and more -- and for good reason. Nowadays, due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, apple cider vinegar has gained popularity as both a health and home hack.

Recounting the rise and fall of Belle Gibson, an Australian snake-oil saleswoman who made a name for herself via a wellness business that was predicated on lies and fraud, Apple Cider Vinegar is another entry in the burgeoning subgenre of stories about entrepreneurial female hucksters that also includes Inventing Anna and The Dropout.

To begin with, there is no scientific evidence that proves ACV is beneficial for your hair. However, there is some anecdotal evidence that proves that it can help treat dandruff?