I hate Salvia. The same thing happened to me. I tried every standardized extract up to 20X and nothing happened, for the longest time. But there are a few reasons this may be happening to you. Because in time, I got it to work right. But it only then worked thereon out, with 20X standardized extract, and higher.

First of all, smoking too much will only make you feel light headed. It'll make you feel really cold for a second. Then you'll get light headed. This will last about 3-5 minutes. So never smoke too much. Usually a pinch (if even that) will do.

Secondly, the setting must be perfect. If you're in a room with the lights on, people around, and a bunch of noise...little to nothing will happen. And if something does happen, get ready to be scared out of your mind.

Lastly, Salvia just doesn't work as an entheogen (hallucinogenic) for some people. For some, it only gives a mild "stoned" feeling. And for others, visuals take place.

My advice is to rather 1, give up Salvia. Or 2, stop LOADING your bong (if you're using one), with the stuff. As that will not make it work! If there had to be a 3, i'd say START OUT with the HIGHEST degree of standardized extract you can get you hands on. Don't start at normal salvia leaves. Don't start at 5X extract. And don't start at 10X extract.

Dive directly into 20X and 40X standardized extracts.

...Just don't get ripped off. 1 Gram is usually 50 dollars. And 50 dollars can get you like 4 grams of weed. Which infact, DOES work and DOES get you high. Plus, it lasts longer.

Personally, I don't think 5 minute highs are worth it. My personal advice is to just stick with weed. Or if you really want to try an entheogen that actually works, do LSD, or Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds. They work.